It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Altoona ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top against the State College Little Lions by a score of 14-11. The win was just what Altoona needed coming off of an 8-0 defeat in their prior contest.
Altoona let Tanner Stroup and Dante LaRocco loose on the outfield. Stroup fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-6, while LaRocco went 5-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Sankey, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Altoona now has a winning record of 2-1. As for State College, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Altoona will be playing at home against Chambersburg at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Altoona will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for State College, they will head out on the road to face off against Red Land at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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