Huntingdon has not done well against Hollidaysburg recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Huntingdon Bearcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers 6-5. This was payback for Huntingdon, who suffered a 13-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For Hollidaysburg's part, Maria Malone spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks. Malone has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lexi Peacock was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sydney Shay, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Even though they lost, Hollidaysburg lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Huntingdon is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Hollidaysburg, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-9.
Huntingdon will look to defend their home field on Friday against West Branch at 4:30 p.m. West Branch will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Huntingdon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hollidaysburg, they will head out on the road to square off against Bellwood-Antis at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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