Ferndale extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-12 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Penns Manor Comets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Yellow Jackets of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Danny Fesko
| 03/14/25 @ Harmony Area | 5 |
| 04/17/25 vs Blacklick Valley | 3 |
| 03/24/25 vs Blacklick Valley | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Penns Manor | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Shanksville Stonycreek | 1 |
Danny Fesko was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Ferndale is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-11 otherwise. Fesko was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Connor Hrivnak was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
As for Penns Manor, their win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 1st.
Like Ferndale, Penns Manor also got a great game from a two-way player: Tyler Cooper. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cooper has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Connor James, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Andy Jarvie was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As of now, neither Ferndale nor Penns Manor have any future games scheduled.
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