The Cambria Heights Highlanders will head out on the road to square off against the Portage Mustangs at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cambria Heights took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past United 5-4.
Ethan Kline was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Garrett Jasper, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Portage sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Conemaugh Valley on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Portage.
Jake McCoy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Portage saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trae Kargo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Cambria Heights' victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. As for Portage, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Portage's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cambria Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. It's a different story for Portage, though, as they've only averaged .359. Will they be able to contain Cambria Heights' hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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