Claysburg-Kimmel is on a 20-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Meyersdale is on a 16-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs will take on the Meyersdale Red Raiders at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Tuesday, Claysburg-Kimmel earned a 10-7 win over Mount Union.
Launa Musselman and Emalee Cavender made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Musselman tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Cavender pitched four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. At the plate, Musselman scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Cavender scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, McKenna Black and Zakera Bush did most of the damage at the plate: Black went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Bush scored a run while going 3-for-4. Black has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Payton Hinish was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Meyersdale can now show off 15 landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They never let North Star onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory.
Like Claysburg-Kimmel, Meyersdale also got a great game from a two-way player: Izabella Donaldson. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Donaldson was even better at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Marcella Dupre was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Isabella Sleasman, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Claysburg-Kimmel's win bumped their record up to 16-1. As for Meyersdale, their victory bumped their record up to 18-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Claysburg-Kimmel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like Meyersdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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