Manheim Township lost against Penn Manor back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Manheim Township Blue Streaks fell just short of the Penn Manor Comets by a score of 5-4.
Traeton Sauder was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Sauder was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles.
In other batting news, Josh Boll was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Manheim Township was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Like Manheim Township, Penn Manor also got a great game from a two-way player: Bryce Avery. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Avery was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ian Switzer was excellent, going 4-for-5 with two RBI. Shan Black-Robinson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Manheim Township's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Penn Manor, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Manheim Township will head out on the road to square off against Warwick at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Manheim Township has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Penn Manor, they will head out on the road to face off against Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cedar Crest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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