On Tuesday, the Huntingdon Bearcats came up short against the Richland Rams and fell 6-2. Huntingdon has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Huntingdon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eric Mykut, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Richland's side, Ethan Janidlo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Janidlo has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Janidlo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Evan Ivock tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Luke Raho, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Mason Oliver was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Huntingdon's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Richland, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Huntingdon will square off against Bellwood-Antis at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Richland, they will head out on the road to take on Bishop Carroll at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bishop Carroll is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Richland will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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