Tamaqua was handed a two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Jim Thorpe on Tuesday. The Tamaqua Blue Raiders were the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over the Jim Thorpe Olympians. That's more bragging rights for Tamaqua, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cooper Ansbach was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Ansbach was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maximus Najarro, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI.
On Jim Thorpe's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matthew Domski, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Tamaqua's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-6. As for Jim Thorpe, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.
Tamaqua will be playing in front of their home fans against Blue Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Blue Mountain will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Tamaqua surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jim Thorpe, they will head out on the road to square off against Pottsville at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jim Thorpe is facing Pottsville at the right time seeing as Pottsville is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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