Louis E. Dieruff scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Catasauqua Rough Riders out 8-6. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Louis E. Dieruff as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jean Varela and Frawvely Peralta made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Varela pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Peralta pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Varela scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Peralta scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Louis E. Dieruff let Josue Fortuna and Cheydar Colon loose on the outfield. Fortuna scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Colon scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Louis E. Dieruff's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-11. As for Catasauqua, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Salisbury Township the next time they take the field. Catasauqua will host Salisbury Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Louis E. Dieruff will head out to face them at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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