Windber extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays. Ramblers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Blue Jays since on Friday.
Logan Serenko
| 05/02/25 vs Conemaugh Valley | 7 |
| 04/29/25 vs Chestnut Ridge | 5 |
| 04/24/25 vs Rockwood | 10 |
Logan Serenko was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Lucas Oleksa and Dalton Strick did some serious damage despite the final result: Oleksa got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run and two RBI, while Strick got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Nathan Betcher also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
As for Conemaugh Valley, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-8. The game was the first time they have beaten Windber on their field since March 30, 2021.
Like Windber, Conemaugh Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Jeremy Dietz. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 8.1 innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Dietz a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Logan Heinlein was excellent, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was George Weimer, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
Windber has already played their next contest, a 14-7 win against North Star on the 6th. As for Conemaugh Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against United at 4:00 p.m. The Lions will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Blue Jays surely won't give up without a fight.
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