Northwestern Lehigh dropped their record down to 12-2 on Monday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Pen Argyl Green Knights by a score of 5-4. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Green Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Northwestern Lehigh saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Watson Church, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Another was Cannon Fitch, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI.
As for Pen Argyl, they pushed their record up to 6-5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. That's two games straight that they have won by just one run.
On Pen Argyl's side, Lucas Lerch made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lerch also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Pen Argyl is 3-0-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Lerch was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Northwestern Lehigh is set to take on their familiar foe Jim Thorpe at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pen Argyl will face off against rival Wilson Area at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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