Warrior Run had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Lewisburg Green Dragons with a sharp 13-7 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Warrior Run also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
Aden Lewis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Lewis has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Lewis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Owen Reese tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Griffen Harrington, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Betz, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Lewisburg's side, Michael Casale made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Jack Blough was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Warrior Run's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Lewisburg, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-17.
Warrior Run will be playing in front of their home fans against Jersey Shore at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Warrior Run will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Lewisburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mifflinburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lewisburg has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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