Muhlenberg had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Manheim Central Barons by a score of 4-3 on Friday. Muhlenberg was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Manheim Central apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Kevin Rodriguez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Manheim Central's side, Cael Martin looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brody Groff, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Ky Watson was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Muhlenberg will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Wyomissing at 4:15 p.m. on April 4th. Muhlenberg will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Manheim Central will take on Palmyra at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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