West Branch won the last time they faced Harmony Area, and things went their way on Monday too. The West Branch Warriors blew past the Harmony Area Owls 25-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for West Branch.
Lukas Colton was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Colton was also big at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Parks, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Coby Kephart was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Like West Branch, Harmony Area also got a great game from a two-way player: Jack Bracken. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Bracken was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Bracken wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carter Doland, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
West Branch's win bumped their record up to 2-0.
West Branch will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Williamsburg at 4:30 p.m. West Branch will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Harmony Area will take on Ferndale at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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