Greater Johnstown extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-13 in the process. They fell 4-1 to the Somerset Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Greater Johnstown saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rahjeay Odum, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Somerset, they pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs over those games.
On Somerset's side, Garrett Reese spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. Reese has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cole Lucas, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Callen Miller, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greater Johnstown will challenge Shanksville Stonycreek at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Somerset, they will face off against Central Cambria at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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