Purchase Line came into Thursday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Penns Manor Comets a 3-0 shutout on Thursday. This was payback for Purchase Line, who suffered a 20-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Devlan Kordish was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Kordish was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Chambers, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Purchase Line's win ended a 19-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-18. As for Penns Manor, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Purchase Line does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Penns Manor, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Shamokin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. West Shamokin is coming into the match with six straight victories on the road, so Penns Manor will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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