It was a Battle of the Birds when Cocalico challenged Cedar Crest on Wednesday. Cocalico fell just short of Cedar Crest by a score of 8-6. The Eagles were not able to make up for their defeat to the Falcons from their previous meeting back in May of 2018.
Alex Fox
| 03/26/25 vs Cedar Crest | 5 |
| 03/17/25 vs Daniel Boone | 4 |
| 04/22/24 vs Eastern Lebanon County | 4 |
| 04/11/24 vs Octorara Area | 5 |
Alex Fox put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Colton Stoltzfus was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Aiden Davis, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one RBI.
Even though they lost, Cocalico always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cocalico's loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Cedar Crest, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cocalico will welcome Eastern Lebanon County at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cedar Crest, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Manheim Central at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Crest is facing Manheim Central at the right time seeing as Manheim Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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