Bloomsburg hasn't had much luck against Hughesville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. Bloomsburg has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bloomsburg is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Wednesday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-11 heartbreaker at the hands of Muncy. Even if the Panthers couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Ryan Traugh was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Clayton Lunger, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hughesville came up short against Warrior Run on Friday and fell 6-3. The loss was the Spartans' first of the season.
Hughesville saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trent Wetzel, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Jackson Lunger was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hughesville fell to 4-1. As for Bloomsburg, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Bloomsburg might still be hurting after the 12-3 defeat they got from Hughesville when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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