Jim Thorpe and Pine Grove are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Jim Thorpe Olympians will head out on the road to square off against the Pine Grove Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jim Thorpe will be strutting in after a victory while Pine Grove will be coming in after a loss.
After only two runs in their last match, Jim Thorpe made sure to put some runs up on the board against Shenandoah Valley on Friday. Jim Thorpe blew past Shenandoah Valley 13-3.
Nikolas Schwartz was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Schwartz was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jim Thorpe let Jack Edwards and Brody Schrantz loose on the outfield. Edwards scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Schrantz scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cole Lazorick, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pine Grove couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 4-1 to Riverside on Monday.
Lane Lehman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Jim Thorpe might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Pine Grove in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Jim Thorpe, Garrett Brandt (who didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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