After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wellsboro, Coudersport was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Cameron County Raiders. Coudersport's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Gavyn Ayers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Ayers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Coudersport let Mason Roessner and Owen Deutschlander loose on the outfield. Roessner went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Deutschlander scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Mitchell Taylor was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
On Cameron County's side, Bo Pearsall was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and a double.
Coudersport's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Cameron County, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Coudersport will stay at home for another game and welcome Northern Potter at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Northern Potter is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Coudersport will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Cameron County, they will square off against Elk County Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Cameron County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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