The Mid Valley Spartans will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Scranton Knights at 2:00 p.m. Mid Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Scranton is hoping to do on Saturday what Lakeland couldn't on Wednesday: put an end to Mid Valley's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Mid Valley was the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over Lakeland.
Carter Musewicz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Musewicz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Musewicz was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and a run.
In other batting news, Doug Pua was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Nick Mills was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Scranton came up short against Delaware Valley on Wednesday and fell 7-3. Scranton has not had much luck with Delaware Valley recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Mid Valley's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-5. As for Scranton, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Mid Valley skirted past Scranton 5-3 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Does Mid Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Scranton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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