It was a proper cat-fight when Strath Haven faced off against Penncrest on Wednesday. The Panthers skirted past the Lions 2-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-3 back in March.
Rob Mattai spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Strath Haven is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 4-5 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ben Milligan, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Panthers
| 05/07/25 vs Penncrest | 2-1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Ridley | 9-1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Lower Merion | 3-2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Marple Newtown | 4-1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Harriton | 4-1 |
| + 2 more games |
Strath Haven pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Penncrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Strath Haven will host Norristown at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Penncrest, they will welcome Chichester at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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