Ambridge extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 8-9-1 in the process. They lost 8-1 to the Mohawk Area Warriors. The Bridgers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
As for Mohawk Area, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games.
For Mohawk Area's part, Bobby Fadden made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fadden has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Mohawk Area's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 5-6 when he doesn't).
In other pitching news, Briar Crawford tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Mohawk Area is 3-1 when Crawford allows one or fewer earned runs, but 6-7 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Vinny Pezzuolo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Drew Wrona was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Ambridge will take on Seneca Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mohawk Area, they will challenge Hickory at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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