Gruber strikes out 14 for Forestville
FORESTVILLE — Megan Gruber threw a four-hitter with 14 strikeouts and one walk as Forestville beat nonleague Cassadaga Valley 9-4 in softball Monday.
Jade Work went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs scored, while Emily Lillie was 3 for 3 with a run scored for the Hornets (5-2).
Forestville led 5-4 before putting the game away with a four-run bottom of the sixth inning. Madison Christian was hit by a pitch and Lillie reached on a bunt single before a walk to Gruber loaded the bases with no outs. Jenna Emerson, Iris Muck and Work had RBI singles before the winning was over.
Andrea Johnson combined with Anna Burlingame on a seven-hitter with six strikeouts for the Cougars (1-7). Johnson also had two of her team’s four hits.