Cambria Heights can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays. That's more bragging rights for Cambria Heights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Garrett Jasper made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Jasper was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Anthony Swander was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Hunter Nelen was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Conemaugh Valley's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caden Hody, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Wes Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Cambria Heights' win bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Conemaugh Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Cambria Heights will square off against Conemaugh Township at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Conemaugh Township will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Cambria Heights surely won't give up without a fight. As for Conemaugh Valley, they will be playing at home against Northern Cambria at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Northern Cambria is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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