Loyalsock Township is 7-0 against Warrior Run since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Loyalsock Township Lancers will be staying on the road to face off against the Warrior Run Defenders at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Loyalsock Township scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Thursday. They put the hurt on Lewisburg with a sharp 17-1 victory.
The team relied heavily on John Kiehl, who went 2-for-2 with six RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Tyler Gee, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Warrior Run never let their opponents score on Friday. Everything went their way against Bloomsburg as Warrior Run made off with a 15-0 win. That looming 15-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Warrior Run yet this season.
Landon Polcyn and Griffen Harrington made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Polcyn tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Harrington pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Polcyn went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Harrington scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Harrington has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stone Allison, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Engel, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The victory got Loyalsock Township back to even at 2-2. As for Warrior Run, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Loyalsock Township has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Warrior Run struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Loyalsock Township was able to grind out a solid victory over Warrior Run when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 8-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Loyalsock Township since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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