In what's become a running theme this season, Dunmore gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on the Lakeland Chiefs with a sharp 9-1 win. For Dunmore, this counts as revenge for the 8-2 defeat Lakeland walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Max Forgione made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Forgione has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Forgione was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Matt Iezzi, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jamie McMynne, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Dunmore's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Lakeland, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dunmore will square off against Riverside at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lakeland, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Mid Valley at 6:30 p.m.
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