Line Mountain scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 22-2 margin over the Greenwood Wildcats. The result was nothing new for Line Mountain, who have now won five matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Natalie Witmer was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Witmer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Janessa Barwick, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madylinn Grindstaff, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
The victory got Line Mountain back to even at 7-7. As for Greenwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Line Mountain will head out on the road to square off against Upper Dauphin Area at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Upper Dauphin Area is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Line Mountain will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Greenwood will take on Midd-West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Midd-West's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Greenwood's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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