The Somerset Eagles will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Penn Cambria Panthers, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Somerset is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Somerset is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Greater Johnstown (and have done all season long). Somerset put the hurt on Greater Johnstown with a sharp 11-1 victory on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Somerset considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Cameron Nicklow looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
On the hitting side, Callen Miller was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with a home run and six RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Johnson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Penn Cambria came up short against Central Cambria on Monday and fell 13-9.
Derek Hite led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Kyle Conrad was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
Somerset is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Penn Cambria, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Penn Cambria struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Somerset's way against Penn Cambria when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Somerset made off with a 15-6 win. Will Somerset repeat their success, or does Penn Cambria have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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