Cameron County has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Coudersport Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cameron County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.
Cameron County gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Oswayo Valley with a sharp 19-1 victory. Cameron County's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ryan Shaffer and Josh Beer made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Shaffer pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Beer didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. At bat, Shaffer scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Beer scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Shaffer is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Cameron County let Jesop Farabaugh and Anthony Mastriania loose on the outfield. Farabaugh got on base in three of his five plate appearances with five RBI, a run, and a double, while Mastriania scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Gage Trumpie was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Coudersport suffered a tough 12-4 loss at the hands of Wellsboro on Monday. Coudersport has struggled against Wellsboro recently, as their game on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Coudersport saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Roessner, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Deutschlander, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Cameron County's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Coudersport, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cameron County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Coudersport struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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