Catasauqua extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-17 in the process. They lost 7-1 to the Saucon Valley Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Rough Riders couldn't push the score so high this time.
Catasauqua saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matt Fotta, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Saucon Valley, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.
On Saucon Valley's side, Chase Luckenbach was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Luckenbach has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Zak Ziegler and Carter Bidwell did most of the damage at the plate: Ziegler got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Bidwell went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Noah Hubert, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Catasauqua will head out to take on Louis E. Dieruff at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Saucon Valley, they will face off against Southern Lehigh at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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