Pocono Mountain East came out on top against Pleasant Valley on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Cardinals walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Bears. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won six in a row.

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Brady Marabell tossed a big game, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pocono Mountain East got a big performance out of Lucas Angst, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Justin Williams was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Pocono Mountain East's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Pleasant Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Pocono Mountain East will head out on the road to square off against East Stroudsburg South at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cavaliers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pleasant Valley, they will welcome Parkland at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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