After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Governor Mifflin, Muhlenberg was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Reading Red KNights as they made off with an 11-3 win. The Muhls haven't had any issues with the Red KNights recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Liam Vargas and Marvin Frias Vargas did most of the damage at the plate: Vargas went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Frias Vargas went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Frias Vargas has become a key player for Muhlenberg: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Gavin Moody also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Muhls
| 04/23/25 @ Reading | 47.1% |
| 04/16/25 vs Governor Mifflin | 17.6% |
| 04/11/25 vs J.P. McCaskey | 24% |
| 04/10/25 vs Wilson | 17.9% |
| 04/09/25 @ Fleetwood | 24% |
| + 20 more games |
Muhlenberg was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Muhlenberg now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Reading, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Muhlenberg will welcome Penn Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Comets will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Muhls surely won't give up without a fight. As for Reading, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Berks Catholic at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red KNights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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