Perryville hasn't had much luck against Harford Tech recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Cobras at 3:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Perryville took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Fallston, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers won by a run and slipped past the Cougars 9-8.
Meanwhile, Harford Tech got the win against Aberdeen on Tuesday by a conclusive 7-1. Considering the Cobras have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Cole Pomilla was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run.
In other batting news, Zach Lane was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Santiago Wienhold was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Harford Tech has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Perryville, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Perryville might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Harford Tech when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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