Homer-Center won against Conemaugh Valley last Monday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Homer-Center Wildcats skirted past the Portage Mustangs 7-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for Homer-Center.
Homer-Center's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Braden Dunn, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Nash Budner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Portage's side, Justin Morgan was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a double.
Homer-Center's victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Portage, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Homer-Center will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Northern Cambria at 4:30 p.m. As for Portage, they will head out on the road to face off against Cambria Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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