The Somerset Eagles are taking a road trip to square off against the Bellefonte Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Somerset is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
On Wednesday, Somerset got the win against Central Cambria by a conclusive 11-1. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Braeden Flower spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Zane Hagans
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At the plate, Callen Miller and Zane Hagans did most of the damage at the plate: Miller went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Hagans got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Hagans a new career-high. Max Means was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
Somerset always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Cambria only posted an OBP of .143.
Meanwhile, Bellefonte came up short against Hollidaysburg on Wednesday, falling 16-9.
Bellefonte got a massive performance out of Oliver Thornburg, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That double was Thornburg's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Peyton Vancas, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Somerset's record is now 13-1. As for Bellefonte, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Somerset's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bellefonte, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Somerset continue to outrun the ball?
Somerset suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Bellefonte when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
