Richland's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Huntingdon Bearcats by a score of 6-2.
Ethan Janidlo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Janidlo has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Janidlo was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Richland got a great performance from Evan Ivock as he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Luke Raho, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Mason Oliver was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Huntingdon's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eric Mykut, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Richland's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-7. As for Huntingdon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Richland will square off against Bishop Carroll at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Richland is facing Bishop Carroll at the right time seeing as Bishop Carroll is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Huntingdon, they will head out on the road to take on Bellwood-Antis at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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