Cambria Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Conemaugh Township Indians by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cambria Heights of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Bryce Lewis put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Lewis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Hunter Nelen led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ethan Kline, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Cambria Heights, Conemaugh Township also got a great game from a two-way player: Larry Weaver. On the mound, Weaver pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Luke Haight pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Weaver has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Weaver got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run and two RBI, while Haight scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Luke Weber, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Brennan Lohr was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Cambria Heights' loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Conemaugh Township, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cambria Heights will take on Conemaugh Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Conemaugh Valley is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Cambria Heights will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Conemaugh Township, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cambria Heights at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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