Lower Moreland and Upper Moreland are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2021, but likely not for long. The Lower Moreland Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Upper Moreland Bears at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Upper Moreland took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Lower Moreland, who comes in off a win.
Last Monday, Lower Moreland got themselves on the board against Jenkintown, but Jenkintown never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 19-0 margin over the Drakes. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lower Moreland.
Connor Hegedus looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Lower Moreland let Kevin Cronin and Gavin Blumhardt loose on the outfield. Cronin scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Blumhardt scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Andrew Dorval was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Upper Moreland couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Methacton on Monday. Upper Moreland has not had much luck with Methacton recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Lower Moreland came out on top in a nail-biter against Upper Moreland when the teams last played back in May of 2023, sneaking past 1-0. Will Lower Moreland repeat their success, or does Upper Moreland have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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