For the second straight game, Portage will face off against Conemaugh Valley. The Mustangs will head out to take on the Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Portage is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Portage fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Conemaugh Valley on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Blue Jays by a score of 7-6.
For Conemaugh Valley's part, Lance Masser made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Masser has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Nate Stiffler was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Gavin Buchan, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Conemaugh Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Portage's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Conemaugh Valley, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-5.
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