The Windber Ramblers will take on the Chestnut Ridge Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Windber hasn't scored more than two runs for five games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Windber came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 12-2 to Conemaugh Township.
Lucas Oleksa made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Chestnut Ridge narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Westmont Hilltop 5-3.
Kole Clark was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Justin Whysong was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Chestnut Ridge hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Chestnut Ridge's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.75 runs across that stretch. As for Windber, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Windber's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Ramblers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Chestnut Ridge, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Windber continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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