Hershey extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Monday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Central Dauphin East Panthers. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Colton Fultz was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2025.
As for Central Dauphin East, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Hershey since May 3, 2021.
On Central Dauphin East's side, not much got past Alex Brandt, who gave up just three hits to keep Hershey off the board.
On the hitting side, Central Dauphin East saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dwan Barton, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hershey will challenge Gettysburg at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Central Dauphin East, they will host Bishop McDevitt at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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