
Spartans
04/17/25 @ Shanksville Stonycreek | 18 |
03/25/25 @ North Star | 17 |
03/28/25 @ Grace Academy | 14 |
04/29/25 vs Forbes Road | 11 |
04/29/25 @ Forbes Road | 11 |
McConnellsburg came out on top against Tussey Mountain on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Spartans were the clear victors by an 8-0 margin over the Titans. Considering the Spartans have won seven games by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kade Gress and Hoyt Glenn made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Gress didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Glenn pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Gress went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run, while Glenn went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave Glenn a new career-high.
In other batting news, Reese Alexander was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
McConnellsburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
McConnellsburg's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Tussey Mountain, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-10 record.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Titans beat McConnellsburg by a score of 13-0 on Monday.
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