It was a good run, but Penncrest unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Springfield Cougars by a score of 4-3. Penncrest was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Springfield apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Penncrest saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sam Dinitz, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Nico Tozzi was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Springfield's side, Sean Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Williams has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Penncrest's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Springfield, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-9.
Penncrest will challenge Marple Newtown at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Marple Newtown's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Penncrest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Springfield, they will be playing at home against Strath Haven at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Strath Haven is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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