There's no place like home for Mifflinburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They came out on top against the Central Columbia Bluejays by a score of 14-10 on Wednesday. This was a revenge game for Mifflinburg, as the team was forced to settle for a 10-3 defeat when these two played two weeks ago.
Troy Dressler was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over 3.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Dressler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Dressler was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zeb Hufnagle, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Aaron Bolick, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Mifflinburg pushed their record up to 11-4 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Central Columbia, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mifflinburg will square off against Loyalsock Township at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Mifflinburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Central Columbia, they will head out on the road to face off against Milton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Milton will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Central Columbia surely won't give up without a fight.
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