Old Forge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Dallas Mountaineers by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Old Forge of the 9-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Old Forge got a good showing from Joe DiStasi, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Old Forge saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jake Iacavazzi, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Dallas' side, Aaron Patton looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaden Coyne, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Jack Leandri was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Old Forge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Dallas, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Old Forge will head out on the road to square off against Mid Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mid Valley and Old Forge are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Dallas, they will be playing at home against Hazleton Area at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Dallas will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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