Saucon Valley starts season with victory at home

By Team Reports Mar 23, 2024, 7:55am

Recap: Saucon Valley Panthers vs. Notre Dame-Green Pond Crusaders

Saucon Valley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Notre Dame-Green Pond Crusaders a 10-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Saucon Valley also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.

Saucon Valley got a big performance out of Karter Beller, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Landon Beckowski, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

On Notre Dame-Green Pond's side, they got a good showing from Jacoby Jacobs, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.

Notre Dame-Green Pond's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saucon Valley will take on Catasauqua at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Saucon Valley is facing Catasauqua at the right time seeing as Catasauqua is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Notre Dame-Green Pond, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Pen Argyl at 3:30 p.m.

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