Penns Manor pushed their score to 20 the last time they played Purchase Line, but on Thursday they couldn't quite do it again. The Penns Manor Comets fell 3-0 to the Purchase Line Red Dragons. The shutout was out of character for Penns Manor seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
For Purchase Line's part, Devlan Kordish made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Kordish was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Austin Chambers was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Penns Manor has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Purchase Line, their victory ended a 19-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-18.
Penns Manor will look to defend their home field on Monday against West Shamokin at 4:00 p.m. West Shamokin is coming into the matchup with six straight wins on the road, so Penns Manor will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Purchase Line does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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