Cedar Crest has not done well against Manheim Township recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Cedar Crest Falcons came out on top against the Manheim Township Blue Streaks by a score of 5-2. The win was familiar territory for Cedar Crest who now have three in a row.
Aaron Krumbine looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dylan Fegley, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Logan Oriel, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and two RBI.
On Manheim Township's side, Tyler Shirk was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Shirk has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings every time he's pitched this season.
The victory got Cedar Crest back to even at 8-8. As for Manheim Township, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cedar Crest will challenge Hempfield at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Hempfield's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Cedar Crest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Manheim Township, they will head out on the road to square off against Penn Manor at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Manheim Township is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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