Octorara Area hasn't had much luck against Manheim Central recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Braves will be playing at home against the Barons at 4:15 p.m. Octorara Area will be strutting in after a win while Manheim Central will be coming in after a defeat.
While Octorara Area's victory against Solanco wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Braves narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Golden Mules 3-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Braves.

Christopher Everly
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Christopher Everly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Octorara Area saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jonathan Palmos, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Manheim Central wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-1), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss continues a trend for them in their meetings with the Pioneers: they've now lost four in a row.
Octorara Area's victory bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Manheim Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-4.
Octorara Area came up short against Manheim Central when the teams last played on April 8th, falling 4-1. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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