The Windber Ramblers will face off against the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Windber took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against McConnellsburg, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Windber skirted past McConnellsburg 6-5.
Lucas Oleksa was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Betcher, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
While Conemaugh Valley didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with an 8-5 win over Marion Center on Thursday.
Conemaugh Valley let Jeremy Dietz and Gavin Buchan run wild. Dietz scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Buchan went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run was Buchan's first of the season.
Windber now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Conemaugh Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Windber has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Conemaugh Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Windber took their win against Conemaugh Valley in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 13-0. Does Windber have another victory up their sleeve, or will Conemaugh Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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