Penn Manor had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt J.P. McCaskey on Wednesday. The Comets put the hurt on the Red Tornado with a sharp 11-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Comets in their matchups with the Red Tornado: they've now won eight in a row.
Ben Patterson looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He is becoming a predictor of Penn Manor's success: when he allows at most two earned runs the team is 2-1 (and 5-6 when he doesn't).
Billy Riggs
| 04/23/25 vs J.P. McCaskey | 4 |
| 04/08/25 @ J.P. McCaskey | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Kennard-Dale | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Governor Mifflin | 2 |
| 04/17/24 vs Cedar Crest | 2 |
On the hitting side, Billy Riggs was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Cole Miller was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Penn Manor was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Penn Manor pushed their record up to 7-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for J.P. McCaskey, they are on a 15-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Looking ahead, Penn Manor will head out on the road to challenge Muhlenberg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for J.P. McCaskey, they will welcome Manheim Township at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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