While Manheim Central's win against Eastern Lebanon County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Barons had just enough and edged out the Raiders 13-12. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Barons considering their one-run performance the game before.
Paige Garner
| 04/30/26 vs Eastern Lebanon County | 6 |
| 04/07/26 vs Cocalico | 4 |
| 04/13/26 @ Eastern Lebanon County | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Northern Lebanon | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Garden Spot | 3 |
Paige Garner was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abby Logan, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Manheim Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory got Manheim Central back to even at 9-9. As for Eastern Lebanon County, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Manheim Central will square off against Ephrata at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mountaineers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.47 runs per game on average), something the Barons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Eastern Lebanon County, they will challenge Tulpehocken at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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