Homer-Center is a perfect 10-0 against Penns Manor since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Comets at 4:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Homer-Center has four straight victories, Penns Manor has five straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Tuesday, Homer-Center made easy work of Purchase Line and carried off a 15-1 win. That looming 15-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Collin Dunn
| 04/22/25 vs Purchase Line | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Portage | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs River Valley | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ River Valley | 1 |
| 03/29/25 vs Penns Valley Area | 1 |
Collin Dunn was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Drew Fisher was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Brayden Rado was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Homer-Center hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Penns Manor fell victim to United and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions.
Penns Manor saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Connor James, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Homer-Center pushed their record up to 9-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Penns Manor, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Penns Manor's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Homer-Center has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. It's a different story for Penns Manor, though, as they've only averaged .332. Will they be able to contain Homer-Center's hitters?
Homer-Center took their victory against Penns Manor in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 12-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
