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Tunkhannock Secures Thrilling Walk-Off Victory Against Towanda

Tunkhannock Secures Thrilling Walk-Off Victory Against Towanda

By: Brad Loff | SportzWire | May 12, 2026 | Photo courtesy Madelyn Bevan @bevan_Photography03

Tunkhannock delivered a dramatic performance on Tuesday, clinching a 1-0 walk-off victory over Towanda in an extra-inning softball showdown. The pitchers on both sides were stellar, keeping the game knotted at zero through seven innings before Tunkhannock broke the deadlock in the bottom of the eighth.

The decisive moment arrived when Kayden Bamberger drew a bases-loaded walk, allowing Addisyn Waterman to cross home plate for the game's only run. It was a testament to Tunkhannock's patience at the plate, as they accumulated seven walks throughout the contest.

Photography by Madelyn Bevan @bevan_Photography03

Pitching was the story for much of the game. Michaela Howell was outstanding for Tunkhannock, earning the win after allowing just three hits and no runs over eight masterful innings. Howell kept Towanda hitters off balance, striking out 12 and issuing only one walk. Across the diamond, Leila Cobb was equally impressive for Towanda, going seven and two-thirds innings. Cobb surrendered one run on three hits, striking out a remarkable 16 batters, but ultimately took the loss after walking seven.

Offensively, hits were scarce for both teams. Alli Kinney, Paige Spudis, and Addisyn Waterman each contributed a single hit for Tunkhannock. Kayden Bamberger led the charge in drawing walks with three, highlighting the team's disciplined approach. Tunkhannock also showed speed on the base paths, stealing five bases in the game. For Towanda, Payton Perry, Kendal Cook, and Brooklyn Evans each managed a hit. Towanda's defense was flawless, not committing a single error, with Caedence Wells leading the way in the field with 16 chances.

Photography by Madelyn Bevan @bevan_Photography03

Player of the Game: Michaela Howell

Michaela Howell earns Player of the Game honors for her dominant pitching performance. Facing a strong Towanda lineup, Howell threw eight shutout innings, allowing only three hits while striking out 12. Her ability to consistently stifle the opposition, coupled with her composure in extra innings, was the cornerstone of Tunkhannock's hard-fought victory.

Photography by Madelyn Bevan @bevan_Photography03

Tunkhannock Statistics

Michaela Howell: 8.0 Innings Pitched, 12 Strikeouts, 0 Runs Allowed

Kayden Bamberger: 1 Run Batted In, 3 Walks

Addisyn Waterman: 1 Hit, 1 Run, 2 Stolen Bases

Alli Kinney: 1 Hit, 1 Stolen Base

Taryn Newswanger: 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base

Towanda Statistics

Leila Cobb: 7.2 Innings Pitched, 16 Strikeouts, 1 Earned Run

Payton Perry: 1 Hit, 1 Walk

Kendal Cook: 1 Hit

Brooklyn Evans: 1 Hit