Thursday just wasn't the day for Strath Haven's offense. They fell just short of the Lower Merion Aces by a score of 1-0 on Thursday. Strath Haven's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Rob Mattai was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Strath Haven saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ben Milligan, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Strath Haven's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-2. As for Lower Merion, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Strath Haven will take on Conestoga at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Lower Merion, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Penncrest at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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