Daniel Boone can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Exeter Township Eagles by a score of 4-1. This was payback for Daniel Boone, who suffered an 8-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ryan Pence made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Pence has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pence was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
In other pitching news, Anthony Manogue tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched.
Pence wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chase Yenser, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Maddox Roy, who scored a run and stole two bases.
On Exeter Township's side, they got a good showing from Gavin Barker, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Daniel Boone's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Exeter Township, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Daniel Boone will head out on the road to challenge Muhlenberg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Muhlenberg will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Daniel Boone surely won't give up without a fight. As for Exeter Township, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Twin Valley at 4:00 p.m. Twin Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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