The Mt. Pleasant Vikings will be playing at home against the Valley Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Valley took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Mt. Pleasant, who comes in off a win.
In what's become a running theme this season, Mt. Pleasant gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They never let Greater Latrobe onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Mt. Pleasant considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
GiGi Stanek made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Stanek was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Emma Leechalk was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Carly Surma was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Valley had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They suffered a rough 16-1 defeat at the hands of Deer Lakes. The loss means Valley is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Mt. Pleasant now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Mt. Pleasant couldn't quite finish off Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 8-6. Will Mt. Pleasant have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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