Reading is 1-9 against Exeter Township since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Reading Red KNights have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Exeter Township Eagles at 4:00 p.m.
Reading scored the most runs they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They fell victim to a rough 11-5 loss at the hands of Wyomissing.
Patrick Gregorio made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Exeter Township sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Muhlenberg on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Exeter Township.
Gavin Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Exeter Township saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Giering, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Reading's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Exeter Township, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Reading has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Exeter Township struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Reading suffered a grim 14-2 defeat to Exeter Township in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Thankfully for Reading, Deven Sheerin (who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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