Hershey extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northern Lebanon Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 11-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Hershey had to settle for second despite strong performances on the mound from Max Hartzfeld and Hudson Smith Hartzfeld pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Smith tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
As for Northern Lebanon, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Two seems to be a good number for them as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
On Northern Lebanon's side, Blake Burdick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits. Burdick has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Owen Fahringer, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Hershey will challenge Central Dauphin East at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Northern Lebanon, they will face off against Lancaster Mennonite at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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