Meyersdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the North Star Cougars by a score of 10-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meyersdale of the 18-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For North Star's part, Vance Kimmel made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Kimmel has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Kimmel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Andy Retassie was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Bryson Durst was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meyersdale's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for North Star, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-3.
Meyersdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Star, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-2 loss vs. Chestnut Ridge on the 17th.
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