Octorara Area extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Eastern Lebanon County Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Braves have suffered since April 2nd.
Aidan Marsh was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run.
As for Eastern Lebanon County, their record is now 11-9. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Octorara Area: they've now won five in a row.
On Eastern Lebanon County's side, Austin Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sam Bechtel, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Zach Martin was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Octorara Area will take on Conestoga Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Eastern Lebanon County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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