Lehighton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 19-9 margin over the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils. The high-scoring effort was just what Lehighton needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
The team relied heavily on Brady O'Donnell, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Michael Yeakel, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
On Shenandoah Valley's side, Brady Najda was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
Even though they lost, Shenandoah Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Lehighton's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Shenandoah Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lehighton will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Pine Grove at 6:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Shenandoah Valley, they will head out on the road to challenge Columbia Montour Vo-Tech at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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