The Solanco Golden Mules are taking a road trip to square off against the Garden Spot Spartans at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Solanco is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Solanco barely beat Pequea Valley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Solanco blew past Pequea Valley 9-0 on Monday. While the Golden Mules didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Joey Chapman and Luke Herr made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Chapman tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Herr didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Chapman scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Herr scored a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Solanco let Chase Sensenig and Lucas Vilk run wild. Sensenig scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Vilk went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double. What's more, Sensenig posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Jacob Gilman also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Garden Spot lost 12-1 to Exeter Township on Monday.
Solanco's record is now 4-0. As for Garden Spot, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Garden Spot's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Solanco has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. It's a different story for Garden Spot, though, as they've only averaged .343. Will they be able to contain Solanco's hitters?
Solanco came out on top in a nail-biter against Garden Spot in their previous meeting back in May of 2016, sneaking past 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Solanco since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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