Strasburg-Franklin came tearing into Thursday's matchup with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Newcomerstown Trojans by a score of 6-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Strasburg-Franklin also won the last time the pair played on May 1st.
Drew Lancaster spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hunter McKenzie was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Derek Rissler, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Strasburg-Franklin's win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-9. As for Newcomerstown, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
As of now, neither Strasburg-Franklin nor Newcomerstown have any future games scheduled.
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