Softball Recap: Pottsville Wins Going Away Against Minersville

Crimson Tide

Margin (Wins)

03/27/25 @ Our Lady of Lourdes Regional	15
03/22/25 @ Governor Mifflin	15
04/15/25 @ Mahanoy Area	12
03/15/25 vs Daniel Boone	12
04/30/25 vs Minersville	10

After losing to Minersville the last time they met, Pottsville decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Crimson Tide put the hurt on the Battlin' Miners with a sharp 14-4 victory on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.

Peyton Eckert spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.

At the plate, Jo Barnhart was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Jes Siminitus was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Pottsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Pottsville has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Minersville, their record is now 7-10.

Looking ahead, Pottsville will face off against Blue Mountain at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Crimson Tide's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Minersville, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Shenandoah Valley at 4:30 p.m.