Greater Johnstown had lost 21 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-14 to make it 22. They came up short against the Tyrone Golden Eagles, falling 9-1. The Trojans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Golden Eagles from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Greater Johnstown saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Heinz Petak, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Tyrone, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-5. That looming 9-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Tyrone's side, D Ewing made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. Ewing has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on L Hamer, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was G Miller, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greater Johnstown will take on Clearfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Tyrone, they will face off against Philipsburg-Osceola at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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