Fox Chapel lost a close one when they played last Thursday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They lost 10-4 to the Plum Mustangs. Fox Chapel has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Plum's part, Colin Watson was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Watson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Watson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other pitching news, Michael Tedrick looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Sean Franzi, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Dom Beyer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Fox Chapel's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-5. As for Plum, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Fox Chapel will head out on the road to challenge Seneca Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Plum, they will square off against Hempfield Area at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Hempfield Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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