Baseball Recap: Central York Finds Home Field Redemption Against Spring Grove

There's no place like home for Central York, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Spring Grove Rockets on Wednesday, sneaking past 5-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-4 last Friday.

Jacob Laughman

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/07/25 vs Spring Grove	4
04/02/25 vs Northeastern	2
04/02/25 @ South Western	2
03/21/25 vs William Penn	2
05/06/24 vs William Penn	2

Jacob Laughman was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.

Laughman wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Luke Burch, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Burch is becoming a predictor of Central York's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-10 when he doesn't).

Central York's record now sits at 9-10. As for Spring Grove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11-1 record this season.

Central York will venture away from home to take on Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Spring Grove, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Greencastle-Antrim at 4:15 p.m. The Blue Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.