North Schuylkill typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Pine Grove proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the North Schuylkill Spartans by a score of 12-9. That's two games straight that Pine Grove has won by exactly three runs.
Quinn Brommer made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Brommer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brommer was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Evan Karenda was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Owen Hannevig was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
On North Schuylkill's side, Jaxson Chowansky made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Rogers, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Pine Grove is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for North Schuylkill, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pine Grove will challenge Pottsville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Schuylkill, they will head out on the road to take on Danville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Danville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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