Penn Manor has not done well against Manheim Township recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Penn Manor Comets had just enough and edged the Manheim Township Blue Streaks out 5-4. The victory was familiar territory for Penn Manor who now have three in a row.
Bryce Avery made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Avery was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ian Switzer was excellent, going 4-for-5 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Shan Black-Robinson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Like Penn Manor, Manheim Township also got a great game from a two-way player: Traeton Sauder. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Sauder was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles.
In other batting news, Josh Boll made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Manheim Township was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Penn Manor's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Manheim Township, their record now sits at 2-2.
Penn Manor will head out on the road to take on Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Penn Manor's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Cedar Crest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Manheim Township, they will head out on the road to face off against Warwick at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Manheim Township has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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