Baseball Recap: South Williamsport Gets the Win

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but South Williamsport ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Mansfield Tigers 9-7. The Mountaineers haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Chance Quimby looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

Tadd Lusk

Hits

04/30/25 @ Wyalusing Valley	6
04/19/25 vs Hanover Area	4
05/12/25 @ Mansfield	3
05/03/25 vs Wellsboro	3
04/09/25 vs Canton	3
+ 9 more games

On the hitting side, Tadd Lusk was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. South Williamsport is undefeated when Lusk posts three or more hits, but 5-7 otherwise. Jax Miller also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.

South Williamsport kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

South Williamsport pushed their record up to 11-7 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Mansfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Williamsport is on the road again on Tuesday to play Williamsport at 12:30 p.m. The Mountaineers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Millionaires have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Mansfield, they will venture away from home to challenge Campbell-Savona at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a five-game losing streak.