The Susquenita Blackhawks will head out on the road to square off against the East Juniata Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Susquenita's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so East Juniata's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Susquenita is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering West Perry just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mustangs. Susquenita has not had much luck with West Perry recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Susquenita got a good showing from Chanse Fisher, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Fisher has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Drew Deaven was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Meanwhile, East Juniata came into Saturday's matchup having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Sugar Valley Rural a 19-0 shutout on Saturday. East Juniata's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kolten Martin was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Martin was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Clark Ritzman was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4. Kelton Bonnell was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Susquenita's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4. As for East Juniata, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-9.
Susquenita took their victory against East Juniata in their previous matchup on Monday by a conclusive 12-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Susquenita since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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