The Hempfield Black Knights will be playing at home against the Penn Manor Comets at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Hempfield's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Penn Manor's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Hempfield is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Manheim Township just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Blue Streaks by a score of 8-7.
Meanwhile, Penn Manor was able to grind out a solid win over Warwick on Friday, taking the game 7-4.
Bryce Avery made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Avery was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ethan Transue was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Cole Zink was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Hempfield's defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 14-5. As for Penn Manor, their victory bumped their record up to 13-6.
Hempfield took their win against Penn Manor in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 15-0. Does Hempfield have another victory up their sleeve, or will Penn Manor turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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