Preview: Halifax Wildcats vs. Upper Dauphin Area Trojans
Halifax and Upper Dauphin Area are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Halifax Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Upper Dauphin Area Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Upper Dauphin Area took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Halifax, who comes in off a win.
Halifax had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Williams Valley 15-6.
Justin Zahurak and Brandon Schell were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Zahurak pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Schell pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Zahurak scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Schell went 2-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Dayton Bittner was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Miller, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Upper Dauphin Area's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-0 walloping at the hands of Annville-Cleona on Thursday. Upper Dauphin Area has struggled against Annville-Cleona recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Halifax skirted past Upper Dauphin Area 5-3 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Halifax repeat their success, or does Upper Dauphin Area have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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