The Redbank Valley Bulldogs will challenge the Moniteau Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Moniteau took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Redbank Valley, who comes in off a win.
While Redbank Valley's win against Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs won by a run and slipped past Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley 5-4. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Mackenzie Foringer
| 04/18/25 vs Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley | 12 |
| 04/17/25 @ Cranberry Area | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Clarion-Limestone | 7 |
| 04/11/25 vs Keystone | 10 |
| 04/09/25 vs Clarion-Limestone | 4 |
| + 2 more games |
Mackenzie Foringer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.9 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, Redbank Valley's win was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Natalie Troup, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Another was Summer Bish, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Moniteau lost a heartbreaker to New Castle when they met back in May of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Monday. The Warriors lost 14-3 to the Hurricanes. The Warriors have struggled against the Hurricanes recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Redbank Valley's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Moniteau, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Redbank Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Moniteau struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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