Canton won the last time they faced Cowanesque Valley, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Canton Warriors won by a run and slipped past the Cowanesque Valley Indians 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Canton.
Zack Colton and holden Ward were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Colton tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Ward pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Colton scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Ward scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Gardner, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Cowanesque Valley's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Larson Swimley, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Canton pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Cowanesque Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Canton will be playing in front of their home fans against Northeast Bradford at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cowanesque Valley will take on Northern Potter at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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