Litchfield had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays. The Purple Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bluejays apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Max Leitschuh put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Leitschuh was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
Leitschuh wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Max Gretjak, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Litchfield will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Lebanon at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, they will welcome Lewistown at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 12 games dating back to last season.
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