Penn Manor was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 8-2 to the Warwick Warriors. That's two games in a row now that Penn Manor has lost by exactly six runs.
For Warwick's part, Kate Shaak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Shaak has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Warwick got a massive performance out of Marlee Martin, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was MADISEN MINNEY, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and a triple.
Penn Manor's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Warwick, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-3.
Penn Manor will be playing in front of their home fans against Hempfield at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Hempfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Warwick, they will head out on the road to square off against Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Cedar Crest is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Warwick will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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