Karns City typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Clarion Area proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Karns City Gremlins. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Clarion Area also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Devon Lauer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Lauer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lauer was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Bryce Brinkley was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI.
Clarion Area's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1-1. As for Karns City, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clarion Area will face off against Redbank Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Karns City, they will head out on the road to square off against Cranberry Area at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Karns City's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Cranberry Area's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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