Lehighton has not done well against North Schuylkill recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Lehighton Indians came out on top against the North Schuylkill Spartans by a score of 8-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lehighton.
Carter Birnbaum was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Birnbaum has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Birnbaum was also big at the plate, scoring a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aiden Rarick, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brady O'Donnell, who went 1-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
Lehighton has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for North Schuylkill, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lehighton will take on Pine Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pine Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Lehighton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Schuylkill, they will be playing at home against Mount Carmel at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Mount Carmel will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something North Schuylkill surely won't give up without a fight.
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