Fort Cherry has not done well against Chartiers-Houston recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Fort Cherry Rangers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers 7-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Fort Cherry.
Matt Sieg and Ryan Huey made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Sieg pitched an inning while giving up no earned run or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Huey tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Sieg went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Huey went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Luke Sweder, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Chartiers-Houston's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Camden, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Paul Williamson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Fort Cherry's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Chartiers-Houston, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort Cherry will take on Carmichaels at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Cherry is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Chartiers-Houston, they will challenge Burgettstown at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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