Greater Johnstown hasn't had much luck against Penn Cambria recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Trojans will challenge the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Greater Johnstown has given up an average of 15.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Greater Johnstown is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 22-0 to Conemaugh Valley.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Penn Cambria, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over Central on Wednesday. With that victory, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Grace Sheehan and Aubree Rickens did most of the damage at the plate: Sheehan went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Rickens went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs Rickens has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Krug, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Penn Cambria was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win snapped Penn Cambria's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-13 record. As for Greater Johnstown, their loss dropped their record down to 1-14.
Greater Johnstown might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Penn Cambria in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Trojans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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