If Selinsgrove was riding high off their 18-3 takedown of Greenwood last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Selinsgrove Seals took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Williamsport Millionaires on Tuesday. Selinsgrove has struggled against Williamsport recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Alison Beddall was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Alyvia Herrold was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base.
On Williamsport's side, Ashlyn Robinson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Robinson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Robinson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily McAnelly, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emma Vollman, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Selinsgrove's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Williamsport, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Selinsgrove will take on Central Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Central Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Williamsport, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Shikellamy at 4:30 p.m. Shikellamy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Williamsport surely won't give up without a fight.
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