Saturday just wasn't the day for Cumberland Valley's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Dauphin Rams on Saturday. The contest marked that first time this season in which Cumberland Valley was not able to get on the board.
Ryan Remetta was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time he's pitched this season.
On Central Dauphin's side, Nate Payne made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Payne was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Snyder, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jace Collins, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Cumberland Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Central Dauphin, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cumberland Valley will take on Mifflin County at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cumberland Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Central Dauphin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against State College at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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