Cheltenham hadn't done well against Lower Moreland recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Panthers had just enough and edged out the Lions 2-1. Surprisingly, this marked the Panthers' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Nate Leary
| 04/25/25 @ William Tennent | 3 |
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Nate Leary spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Cheltenham is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-9 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tim Dugan, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Billy Fishman was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Cheltenham has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Lower Moreland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Cheltenham will have a chance to go back-to-back against Lower Moreland: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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