Allentown Softball Rallies with 3 Homers to Defeat Steinert

Savannah Barry's 5th-inning blast caps comeback win for Allentown High School.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:52am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a softball game broken down into fragmented geometric shapes and planes of vibrant colors, conveying the dynamic action and intensity of the sport.Allentown's comeback victory over rival Steinert showcases the raw energy and competitive spirit of high school softball.Allentown Today

The Allentown High School softball team rallied from an early deficit, hitting three home runs including a go-ahead two-run shot by Savannah Barry in the fifth inning, to defeat rival Steinert High School in a key local matchup.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Allentown in contention for the league title and a high playoff seed, while Steinert's loss drops them further behind in the standings. The crosstown rivalry between these two schools is always intense, making this a significant win for Allentown's program.

The details

Trailing 3-1 in the fourth inning, Allentown's Mia Hernandez and Lily Gonzalez hit back-to-back solo home runs to tie the game. Then in the fifth, Savannah Barry stepped up with the bases loaded and launched a two-run homer to give Allentown the lead, which they would hold onto for the rest of the game.

  • The game was played on April 9, 2026.
  • Allentown hit the three home runs in the fourth and fifth innings to rally from an early deficit.

The players

Savannah Barry

A senior outfielder for the Allentown High School softball team who hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning.

Mia Hernandez

A junior infielder for Allentown High School who hit a solo home run in the fourth inning to tie the game.

Lily Gonzalez

A sophomore outfielder for Allentown High School who also hit a solo home run in the fourth inning to tie the game.

Allentown High School

The local high school softball team that rallied to defeat rival Steinert High School.

Steinert High School

The rival high school team that lost to Allentown after holding an early lead in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to keep battling and not give up. Those home runs really gave us the momentum we needed to complete the comeback.”

— Savannah Barry, Allentown Senior Outfielder

What’s next

Allentown will look to build on this big win when they face another league rival, Notre Dame High School, later this week.

The takeaway

Allentown's resilience and power hitting proved too much for Steinert, as the Redbirds rallied from an early deficit to secure a crucial victory in this local softball rivalry.