Penns Manor started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Homer-Center. They lost 12-2 to the Homer-Center Wildcats on Friday. Penns Manor just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Penns Manor saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carter Smith, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
On Homer-Center's side, Owen Saiani was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Saiani was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Nathan Birchall was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Braden Dunn was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Penns Manor's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Homer-Center, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-3.
Penns Manor will take on Apollo Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Apollo Ridge is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Penns Manor will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Homer-Center, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Derry at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Homer-Center is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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