Ephrata dropped to 11-5 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 7-0 to the Hempfield Black Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mountaineers have suffered against the Black Knights since May 28, 2024.
As for Hempfield, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 13-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games.
For Hempfield's part, Jaxsen Hulock tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Hulock a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Derek Katch was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Brayden Rishell also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Ephrata will venture away from home to take on Manheim Central at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Hempfield, they will head out to face off against Manheim Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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