Cedar Cliff had lost three games at home, but after bumping their record up to 4-5 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They blew past the Northeastern Bobcats 14-4. That ten-run margin sets a new team best for the Colts this season.
Jesse Keller
| 04/13/26 vs Northeastern | 7 |
| 03/25/26 @ Cumberland Valley | 5 |
| 04/08/26 vs Chambersburg | 3 |
| 03/30/26 vs Central Dauphin | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Manheim Township | 2 |
Jesse Keller looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Blake Secrest was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Boblick, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Cedar Cliff was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .520. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
As for Northeastern, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5-1. The loss continues a trend for them in their meetings with Cedar Cliff: they've now lost three in a row.
On Northeastern's side, Isaac Woods was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs. Woods is becoming a predictor of the Bobcats' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-4-1 when he doesn't).
Cedar Cliff and Northeastern could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Colts will challenge Altoona at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (158 vs. 27). Meanwhile, Northeastern (ranked 253rd) will meet Dallastown (ranked 63rd) at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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