J.P. McCaskey hasn't had much luck against Penn Manor recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Red Tornado will welcome the Comets at 4:15 p.m. J.P. McCaskey is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
J.P. McCaskey is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 7-1 to Warwick.
Lleana Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, J.P. McCaskey saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alayah Gartman, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that Gartman has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Penn Manor got themselves on the board against Cedar Crest on Monday, but Cedar Crest never followed suit. They blew past the Falcons 11-0. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Kyleigh Lamborn made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run.
In other batting news, Penn Manor let Scarlett Teran and Amelia Trout run wild. Teran got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base, while Trout went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Trout has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Mia Skiadas, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Penn Manor's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-7. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for J.P. McCaskey, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
J.P. McCaskey's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Red Tornado have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Penn Manor, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will J.P. McCaskey continue to outrun the ball?
J.P. McCaskey suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Penn Manor when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Red Tornado have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
