For the second straight game, Penn-Trafford will face off against Plum. The Warriors will take on the Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Penn-Trafford had taken Plum down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Monday. The Warriors took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mustangs. The contest marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
For Plum's part, Braden Kemmerer tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). Kemmerer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Anthony Jump was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ryan Lafferty, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Plum pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.0 runs this season. As for Penn-Trafford, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Penn-Trafford hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Plum struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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