After only one run in their last game, Cheltenham made sure to put some runs up on the board against New Hope-Solebury on Thursday. The Cheltenham Panthers put the hurt on the New Hope-Solebury Lions with a sharp 13-7 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Cheltenham also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Finn ?Chosen One? Kopp made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Kopp was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Xavi ?X? Chanoine was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Emile ?The Natural? Chanoine was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
On New Hope-Solebury's side, Brooks Saft was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Charlie Plebani, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Cheltenham now has a winning record of 2-1. As for New Hope-Solebury, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Cheltenham will be playing in front of their home fans against Lower Moreland at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for New Hope-Solebury, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome George School at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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