The Penn Cambria Panthers will face off against the Bedford Bisons at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Penn Cambria's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Bedford has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
While Penn Cambria's win against Westmont Hilltop wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Hilltoppers 12-11. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mason Mento was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Grant Gides also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Bedford had just enough and edged out Chestnut Ridge 6-5 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Bisons in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won four in a row.
Gabe Taylor looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Bedford is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 2-3 otherwise.
At the plate, Bedford let Quincy Swaim and Owen Tedrow run wild. Swaim scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Tedrow scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Owen Taylor was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Penn Cambria is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Bedford, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Penn Cambria might still be hurting after the 11-3 defeat they got from Bedford in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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