Mechanicsburg came tearing into Wednesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the State College Little Lions get on the board and left with a 5-0 win.
Gino Coleman
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Not much got past Gino Coleman, who gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks to keep State College off the board. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Coleman.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jager Nailor, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Eli Reider also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Mechanicsburg's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for State College, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mechanicsburg will venture away from home to challenge Cedar Cliff at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Colts will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for State College, they will square off against Altoona at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Little Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountain Lions have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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