After low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Muhlenberg County brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They put the hurt on the Butler County Bears with a sharp 11-1 win on Saturday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Mustangs as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Ava Carver was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Joshlynn Noe
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In other batting news, Muhlenberg County let Taylor Wilkins and Joshlynn Noe run wild. Wilkins went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Noe got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one triple. Those three runs gave Noe a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaycee Noffsinger, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Muhlenberg County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Muhlenberg County's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Butler County, they dropped their record down to 5-13 with the defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Muhlenberg County will challenge McLean County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Butler County, they will venture away from home to square off against Ohio County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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