On Saturday, April 5, former Abington Senior High School standout Leanna Schenk’s current college team, the Kutztown Golden Bears, won 12-8 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Shippensburg Raiders.
The game took place at Robb Field. This was their second matchup against the Raiders this season.
The Golden Bears’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 at 1 p.m. at Creekview Park against East Stroudsburg Warriors.
Andrew Painter was optioned by the Phillies to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after struggling during his latest start against Miami. Interim manager Don Mattingly said performance remains key despite development opportunities available in Major League Baseball.
Trea Turner returned as leadoff hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies after missing one game due to injury. Interim manager Don Mattingly explained lineup changes intended both for strategic balance and player performance improvement.
Kyle Schwarber started at first base for the Phillies for the first time since joining the team while hitting his league-leading 25th home run during an 8-2 victory over Miami on June 16. The game also saw Brandon Marsh step into a leadoff role amid lineup adjustments.
