While Claysburg-Kimmel didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against Fannett Metal by a score of 9-5 on Friday. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered an 18-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
The team relied heavily on Mason Campagna, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Paydden Knisely was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Bulldogs
| 04/04/25 vs Fannett Metal | 9-5 |
| 04/02/25 vs Southern Huntingdon County | 10-9 |
| 03/21/25 vs Glendale | 11-1 |
| 05/17/24 vs Bishop Guilfoyle | 2-1 |
Claysburg-Kimmel pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Fannett Metal, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Claysburg-Kimmel will host North Star at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Fannett Metal, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Southern Fulton at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Fannett Metal 3.3, Southern Fulton 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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