It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Mansfield ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Sayre Redskins 3-2. For Mansfield, this counts as revenge for the 12-6 defeat Sayre walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Cooper Shaw made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Shaw was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cody Hermanson, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Sayre's side, William Crossett spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Tanner Green was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Mansfield's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. As for Sayre, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Mansfield will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wyalusing Valley at 4:30 p.m. Mansfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Sayre, they will head out on the road to face off against Canton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Canton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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