Andy Close
RUSSELL, Pa. – The top five hitters in Maplewood’s lineup all scored to start the game, as the Tigers beat Eisenhower, 19-9.
Maplewood also overcame an eight-run fourth-inning by Eisenhower.
Izzy Eimer had a big day at the plate for Maplewood, hitting two doubles and scoring five runs. Eve Beuchat also had a pair of hits and scored four runs for Eisenhower, while McKenna Crawford also crossed the plate three times for Maplewood.
Julia Gesing, Kailee Morrison, Taylor Napolitan, Abigail Grundenle, Lillian SmythAliza Olsen, Tracey Jakubczak, and Cali Chapman all reached and scored for Eisenhower in their big fourth innings, which was keyed by a run-scoring double off the bat of Napolitan.
Rhinn Post got the win for Maplewood, while Taylor Napolitan suffered the loss for Eisenhower.
COCHRANTON 24, YOUNGSVILLE 4, 3 innings
YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. – Cochranton scored 15 runs in the second inning on its way to a 24-4, three-inning win over Youngsville.
Brooklyn Needler was 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs, one of a number of Cardinals with big games. Dani Hoffman was 3-for-4 with two triples and four RBIs, while Chelsey Freyermuth was 2-for-3 with a double, triple, and three RBIs, Taytum Jackson 2-for-2 with three RBIs, and Megan Heim 2-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs.
Hoffman didn’t allow a hit in her three innings of work, allowing four unearned runs, striking out five, and walking six.
Molly Hellman took the loss for Youngsville.
