After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Manheim Township, Penn Manor was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Warwick Warriors. That's more bragging rights for Penn Manor, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bryce Avery made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Avery was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ethan Transue was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Cole Zink was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Penn Manor's win bumped their record up to 13-6. As for Warwick, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Penn Manor will challenge Hempfield at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Hempfield's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Penn Manor's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Warwick, they will be playing at home against Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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