Portledge proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 13) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Luther Cougars and snuck past 7-5. That's more bragging rights for Portledge, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Luther's part, Jovani Pacheco put in work no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Pacheco was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
The win got Portledge back to even at 2-2. As for Luther, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Portledge will head out on the road to square off against Smithtown Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Luther, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Waldorf at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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