Purchase Line had lost four straight, but after bumping their record up to 5-13 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They never let the Penns Manor Comets get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-0 back in March.
Christian Moyer
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Christian Moyer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over 5.1 innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Purchase Line is 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-11 otherwise. Moyer was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
As for Penns Manor, their loss was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-20. Considering the last time they couldn't score was back in April, the team can't take the result too hard.
On Penns Manor's side, Tyler Mellott spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Mellott has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Looking ahead, Purchase Line will host River Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.11 runs per game on average), something the Red Dragons will no doubt try to take advantage of. Penns Manor does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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