Penn Cambria entered their tilt with Cambria Heights on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Highlanders. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Preston Farabaugh
| 04/14/25 @ Westmont Hilltop | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Richland | 2 |
Preston Farabaugh made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Penn Cambria is undefeated when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Farabaugh was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Farabaugh wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Mento, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Kyle Conrad also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Penn Cambria pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Cambria Heights, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Penn Cambria will take on Bishop McCort at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cambria Heights, they will face off against West Shamokin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Highlanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
