Towanda had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the South Williamsport Mountaineers a 5-0 shutout on Monday. This was payback for Towanda, who suffered a 13-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
John Tavani spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, Towanda saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dawson Butts, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Giovanni Assante, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Towanda's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for South Williamsport, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season.
Towanda will be playing in front of their home fans against Wyalusing Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South Williamsport, they will head out on the road to face off against Shikellamy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Shikellamy is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning South Williamsport will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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