Northern Lehigh hadn't done well against Lehighton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Indians by a score of 5-2. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won three in a row.
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Parker Schaffer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chris Vargas, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Northern Lehigh's record is now 10-7. As for Lehighton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Northern Lehigh will challenge rival Jim Thorpe at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lehighton is set to take on their familiar foe Palmerton at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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