Harriton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 16-1 defeat at the hands of the Strath Haven Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Harriton of the 5-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Strath Haven's part, Zane Malarkey was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with five RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jake McDonough, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Harriton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Strath Haven, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Harriton will head out on the road to take on Marple Newtown at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Strath Haven, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Springfield at 4:30 p.m.
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