Greater Johnstown hasn't had much luck against Bellefonte recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Trojans will venture away from home to face off against the Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Greater Johnstown has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Greater Johnstown is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game last Tuesday. They came up short against Westmont Hilltop, falling 14-4.
Greater Johnstown saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brock Kobal, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Tyler Penrod also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Bellefonte came into Wednesday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let St. Marys get on the board and left with an 8-0 victory on Wednesday.
Peyton Vancas and Zach Lehman were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Vancas pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lehman didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Vancas is becoming a predictor of Bellefonte's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 0-3 when he doesn't). At bat, Vancas scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Lehman scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Parker Capparelle was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Oliver Thornburg, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Bellefonte kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Marys only managed four hits.
Greater Johnstown's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Bellefonte, their record now sits at 2-4.
Greater Johnstown suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to Bellefonte in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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