Northwestern Lehigh came tearing into Monday's match with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Catasauqua Rough Riders with a sharp 15-5 victory. Northwestern Lehigh might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.
Josh Lichman and Eli Zimmerman did most of the damage at the plate: Lichman went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Zimmerman scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Zimmerman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last eight games he's played. Bobby Croneberger was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Northwestern Lehigh pushed their record up to 11-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Catasauqua, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northwestern Lehigh will face off against Notre Dame-Green Pond at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Catasauqua, they will head out on the road to challenge Northern Lehigh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Catasauqua is facing Northern Lehigh at the right time seeing as Northern Lehigh is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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