The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs will face off against the Southern Huntingdon County Rockets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Claysburg-Kimmel is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
On Wednesday, Claysburg-Kimmel came up short against Fannett Metal and fell 8-5.
Mason Campagna was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Paydden Knisely was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, Southern Huntingdon County fell victim to Tussey Mountain and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Titans, falling 7-0. The loss continues a trend for the Rockets in their meetings with the Titans: they've now lost four in a row.
Southern Huntingdon County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Claysburg-Kimmel, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
Claysburg-Kimmel's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Southern Huntingdon County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Claysburg-Kimmel continue to outrun the ball?
Claysburg-Kimmel came out on top in a nail-biter against Southern Huntingdon County when the teams last played back in April, sneaking past 10-9. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team 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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