Jim Thorpe lost to Northern Lehigh back in April, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Olympians came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 10-7. That's two games straight that the Olympians have won by exactly three runs.
Nathan Frantz
Nathan Frantz made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Jim Thorpe is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 6-10 otherwise. Frantz was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Tanner MoDavis was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 11 matchups. Another player making a difference was Brody Schrantz, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Jim Thorpe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .619. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Jim Thorpe's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-10. As for Northern Lehigh, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Jim Thorpe is set to face off against their familiar foe Lehighton at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Northern Lehigh will challenge rival Palmerton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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