Plum hadn't beaten Penn-Trafford on the road since April 29, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Monday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Warriors by a score of 4-1. That looming 4-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
Plum got a great performance from Braden Kemmerer as he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). Kemmerer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Anthony Jump was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that he brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Lafferty, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
| 04/07/25 @ Penn-Trafford | 4-1 |
| 05/08/24 @ Hempfield Area | 10-6 |
| 05/07/24 @ Fox Chapel | 10-4 |
| 04/30/24 @ Franklin Regional | 12-7 |
Plum pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.0 runs this season. As for Penn-Trafford, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Plum will have a chance to go back-to-back against Penn-Trafford: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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