Portage is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Conemaugh Valley a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Portage Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m. Portage has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Conemaugh Township hit Portage with a four-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs came up short against the Indians, falling 13-2.
Portage saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Ciokota, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Conemaugh Valley came up short against Blacklick Valley on Monday and fell 7-2.
Conemaugh Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Portage, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Portage has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Conemaugh Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Portage skirted past Conemaugh Valley 2-1 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Jays turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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