Pemberton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Holy Cross Lancers by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pemberton of the 14-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Holy Cross' part, Ricky Pozniak was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pozniak was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Pozniak wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Luke Rogers, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Matt Howell, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Pemberton's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Holy Cross, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pemberton will take on Camden Academy Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Camden Academy Charter is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Pemberton will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Holy Cross, they will be playing at home against Medford Tech at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Holy Cross will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
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