Walk-off win for Sharon softball in State Tournament
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (WKBN) – The Sharon softball team advanced in the PIAA State Tournament in dramatic fashion Monday with a walk-off win against South Park in the Class 3A First Round.
The Tigers surrendered a run in the top of the seventh inning, but responded in the bottom of the frame.
Sophomore standout Madelyn Vogan doubled to tie the game at 1. Then, with the bases loaded, sophomore Mya Bundrant laid down a bunt, Vogan beat the throw home, and Sharon walked off with a 2-1 victory on the safety squeeze.
Vogan was impressive against the circle. The Tigers' pitcher earned her 22nd win of the season, allowing one unearned run with 12 strikeouts.
The Tigers improve to 22-1 on the season and will advance to the PIAA State Quarterfinals on Thursday to play undefeated Susquenita. The Blackhawks (22-0) cruised past Phillipsburg-Osceola 11-0 in their First Round matchup.
The South Park Eagles finish the season at (19-3).
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