Mechanicsburg's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Everything went their way against the Central York Panthers as they made off with a 10-2 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wildcats considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Eli Reider and Grady Weaver made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Reider pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Weaver struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Reider scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Weaver went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple was Weaver's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jager Nailor, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Luke Bencivenga also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Mechanicsburg was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central York only posted a batting average of .185.
Mechanicsburg now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Central York, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-5.
Looking ahead, Mechanicsburg will challenge State College at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Central York, they will take on Red Lion at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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