The Bishop McCort Crushers will face off against the Bellefonte Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bishop McCort has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bishop McCort fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Penn Cambria on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. It was the first time this season that the Crushers let down their fans at home.
Meanwhile, Bellefonte was able to grind out a solid win over Bald Eagle Area on Tuesday, taking the game 5-2.
Parker Capparelle was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Bellefonte is undefeated when Capparelle posts one or more home runs, but 3-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, Peyton Vancas was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Mattern, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Bellefonte lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Bellefonte is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Bishop McCort, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Bishop McCort suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Bellefonte in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Crushers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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