Central Cambria's game last Sunday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the Somerset Eagles. For Central Cambria, this counts as revenge for the 10-2 loss Somerset walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Logan Black was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Black was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Zack Evans looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Grady Snyder, who scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Jack Washko was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Like Central Cambria, Somerset also got a great game from a two-way player: Lane Lambert. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Lambert was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Lambert wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Braeden Flower, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Central Cambria has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Somerset, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Central Cambria will be playing in front of their home fans against Philipsburg-Osceola at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Somerset, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Clearfield at 4:30 p.m. Somerset's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Clearfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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