Penns Valley Area extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-14 in the process. They came up short against the Forest Hills Rangers, falling 12-1. The Rams were not able to make up for their defeat to the Rangers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Forest Hills, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-2. The result was nothing new for the Rangers, who have now won seven contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Forest Hills' part, Chase Williamson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Williamson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Maddox Dombrosky was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brody Custer, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Penns Valley Area will welcome Philipsburg-Osceola at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Forest Hills, they will be taking part in a tournament against Southern Fulton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Rangers have won five straight at home, while the Indians won seven straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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