The McConnellsburg Spartans are taking a road trip to square off against the Mercersburg Academy Storm at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. McConnellsburg is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Fannett Metal hit McConnellsburg with a nine-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Spartans came up short against Fannett Metal, falling 15-5. That's two games in a row now that the Spartans have lost by exactly ten runs.
Meanwhile, Mercersburg Academy made easy work of Peddie on Saturday and carried off an 18-9 win. The victory continues a trend for the Storm in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won six in a row.
Peyton Appenzellar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She also set a new season-high mark in hits with four.
On the hitting side, Kamden Jenkins was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Emily Guzic was another key player, going 3-for-6 with one home run, two runs, and two doubles.
Mercersburg Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
McConnellsburg's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Mercersburg Academy, their record is now 8-11.
McConnellsburg suffered a grim 24-8 defeat to Mercersburg Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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