The Bedford Bisons will be playing at home against the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Bedford had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Greater Johnstown on Tuesday as Bedford made off with a 16-1 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Bedford needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Owen Lantz and Gaston Watkins did most of the damage at the plate: Lantz scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Watkins scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jacob Wilson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hollidaysburg never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They blew past Penns Valley Area 11-0. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Hollidaysburg this season.
Carson Kensinger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Kensinger has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kensinger was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jake Hileman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Ethan Karageanes was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Bedford's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Hollidaysburg, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bedford has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hollidaysburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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