After only two runs in their last matchup, Manheim Central made sure to put some runs up on the board against Octorara Area on Thursday. Everything went the Manheim Central Barons' way against the Octorara Area Braves as the Manheim Central Barons made off with a 15-1 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Manheim Central has managed all season.
Manheim Central got a great performance from Colin Connelly as he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Connelly has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Manheim Central let Ky Watson and Brody Groff loose on the outfield. Watson got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Groff went 4-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Nolan Book, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
On Octorara Area's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carson Schempp, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Manheim Central has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Octorara Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Manheim Central is on the road again on Friday to play Cocalico at 4:15 p.m. Manheim Central is facing Cocalico at the right time seeing as Cocalico is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Octorara Area, they will head out on the road to face off against Eastern Lebanon County at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Octorara Area and Eastern Lebanon County are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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