Pennridge not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 3, 2024. Everything went their way against the Central Bucks West Bucks as they made off with a 10-2 win. This was a revenge game for the Rams: when they faced off against the Bucks last Wednesday, they had to take a 9-4 loss.
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Connor Murray and Ascher Hamburg made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Murray pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hamburg tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Murray is becoming a predictor of Pennridge's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't). At bat, Murray scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Hamburg went 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Swanson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Andrew Rendler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Pennridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Pennridge now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Central Bucks West, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.
Pennridge and Central Bucks West should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Rams will face off against Upper Dublin at 3:45 p.m. on Monday with a big rank advantage (86 vs. 275). Meanwhile, Central Bucks West (ranked 23rd) will meet Oley Valley (ranked 91st) at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bucks 3.5, the Lynx 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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