The Oley Valley Lynx are taking a road trip to square off against the Central Bucks West Bucks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Oley Valley has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Oley Valley is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Berks Catholic just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Saints by a score of 3-2. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Oley Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Timothy Fries, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Central Bucks West has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.45 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They lost 10-2 to Pennridge. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bucks have suffered since April 17, 2024.
Central Bucks West also got a good showing from Robert Seaner, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Seaner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.
Oley Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Central Bucks West, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Oley Valley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Central Bucks West struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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