Juniata put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Friday. They never let the Line Mountain Eagles onto the board and left with a 12-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Juniata needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Carson Kepner and Grant Reinhold were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Kepner struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Reinhold tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Kepner scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Reinhold went 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isaac Carlson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gage Harlon, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Juniata now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Line Mountain, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Juniata will take on Halifax at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Juniata is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Line Mountain, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy at 4:30 p.m. Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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