Cocalico is 2-8 against Manheim Central since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Cocalico Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Manheim Central Barons at 4:15 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Cocalico scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Octorara Area by a score of 15-14.
Trent Dickson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Brayden Burkholder was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Manheim Central only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-point they dealt Eastern Lebanon County on Wednesday. Everything went Manheim Central's way against Eastern Lebanon County as Manheim Central made off with a 16-6 win. That looming 16-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Manheim Central yet this season.
Trevor Lowe looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Nolan Book was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ky Watson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Cocalico now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Manheim Central, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Cocalico came up short against Manheim Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 5-0. Thankfully for Cocalico, Jared Murray (who struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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