If Central Cambria was riding high off their 10-3 takedown of Bishop Guilfoyle last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Central Cambria Red Devils took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bedford Bisons on Wednesday. Central Cambria has not had much luck with Bedford recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Central Cambria got a good showing from Owen Harringer, who struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Central Cambria saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grady Snyder, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
On Bedford's side, Ty Decker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Decker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Quincy Swaim was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Gaston Watkins was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Central Cambria's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Central Cambria will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Blacklick Valley at 4:30 p.m. Central Cambria's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Blacklick Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bedford, they will head out on the road to challenge Forest Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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