The Baldwin Fighting Highlanders will face off against the Montour Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Baldwin 3.9, Montour 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Baldwin is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Peters Township just ended the team's eight-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 15-4 to the Indians. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Fighting Highlanders have suffered since March 24th.
Meanwhile, Montour entered their tilt with Chartiers Valley on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured an 8-7 W against the Colts. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Spartans have posted since March 20th.
Zander Stern was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Montour's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-5 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Zachary Ciamacco was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Lane Martinec, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Baldwin's defeat dropped their record down to 11-3. As for Montour, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Baldwin couldn't quite get it done against Montour in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 as they fell 8-3. Can the Fighting Highlanders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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