Wildcats
| 04/30/25 vs Jersey Shore | 15 |
| 04/14/25 @ Shamokin Area | 11 |
| 04/28/25 @ Shikellamy | 10 |
| 04/09/25 vs Shikellamy | 10 |
| 04/04/25 vs Selinsgrove | 10 |
Central Mountain had won ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped their record up to 13-0 to make it 11. They were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the Punxsutawney Chucks. Considering the Wildcats have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Central Mountain got a great performance from Gage Laughner as he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts Laughner has posted since back in May of 2024.
At the plate, Blake Walker was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Watt Probst was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Central Mountain was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .343 or higher in four consecutive games.
As for Punxsutawney, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-3. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this contest were averaging 3.57 runs allowed.
On Punxsutawney's side, Brody Stouffer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Nevin Day also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Central Mountain beat Punxsutawney by a score of 3-2 later that day.
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