Forest Hills had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Central Cambria Red Devils. That's more bragging rights for Forest Hills, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Xander Richardson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Richardson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Forest Hills got a big performance out of Hunter Forcellini, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Central Cambria's side, they got a good showing from Owen Harringer, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Treyton Jacobs made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Central Cambria are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 1-1.
Forest Hills will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Somerset at 4:00 p.m. As for Central Cambria, they will square off against Bishop Guilfoyle at 2:55 p.m. on Saturday.
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