Towanda has not done well against Wellsboro recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Towanda Black Knights never let the Wellsboro Hornets onto the board and left with a 6-0 win. This was payback for Towanda, who suffered a 10-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Teagan Irish was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Irish was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Irish wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cameron Fields, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Towanda's victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-9. As for Wellsboro, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Towanda will stay at home for another game and welcome Athens at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wellsboro will take on South Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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