Hollidaysburg was the 13-0 winner over Huntingdon when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers fell just short of the Huntingdon Bearcats by a score of 6-5 on Thursday. Hollidaysburg has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Maria Malone spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lexi Peacock was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sydney Shay, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Even though they lost, Hollidaysburg lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Hollidaysburg's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Huntingdon, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Hollidaysburg is on the road again on Tuesday to play Bellwood-Antis at 4:30 p.m. As for Huntingdon, they will stay at home for another game and welcome West Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. West Branch will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Huntingdon surely won't give up without a fight.
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