Purchase Line is on a four-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Conemaugh Valley a seven-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Purchase Line Red Dragons will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m.
Purchase Line is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell 7-4 to Portage on Tuesday.
Purchase Line got a good showing from Anthony Mountain, who tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Jacob Stein made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Meanwhile, Conemaugh Valley came into Tuesday's matchup having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 6-2 win over River Valley on Tuesday.
Wes Smith was excellent, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits. Logan Heinlein was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Purchase Line suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Conemaugh Valley in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can Purchase Line avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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