It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Huntingdon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They skirted past the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Huntingdon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ashton Steele made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Steele was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other pitching news, Conner Moore looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 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 walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Huntingdon got a massive performance out of Brock Bryson, who went 3-for-3 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Bowden Woodward, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
On Bellwood-Antis' side, Josh Dorminy made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Huntingdon's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10. As for Bellwood-Antis, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
Huntingdon will be playing in front of their home fans against Clearfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bellwood-Antis, they will head out on the road to square off against Penns Valley Area at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Penns Valley Area is coming into the matchup with eight straight losses at home, meaning Bellwood-Antis will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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