For the second straight game, Cheltenham will face off against New Hope-Solebury. The Panthers will square off against the Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
If Cheltenham beats New Hope-Solebury with 12 runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Panthers never let the Lions get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory on Monday. Considering the Panthers have won five matchups by more than eight runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Finn Kopp made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Freedy Kelman
| 04/28/25 vs New Hope-Solebury | 0 |
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| 04/10/25 @ Upper Moreland | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Penn Wood | 1 |
In other pitching news, Freedy Kelman looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Xavi Chanoine, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Eamon Ivory, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Cheltenham always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Hope-Solebury only posted an OBP of .250.
The win made it two in a row for Cheltenham and bumps their season record up to 6-9. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for New Hope-Solebury, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cheltenham has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like New Hope-Solebury struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
