For the second straight game, Lower Moreland will face off against Upper Moreland. The Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Bears at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Lower Moreland has struggled recently with six defeats in a row, while Upper Moreland will arrive with nine straight wins.
Upper Moreland hit Lower Moreland with a five-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lions lost 12-1 to the Bears. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 4, 2022, but that streak is no more.
For Upper Moreland's part, Nick Simons tossed a big game, not allowing a single hit and allowing only one earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Simons has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Colson Campbell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Michael Harter also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Upper Moreland's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Lower Moreland, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
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