The Line Mountain Eagles will head out to challenge the Juniata Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Line Mountain will be strutting in after a victory while Juniata will be coming in after a defeat.
Line Mountain took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Shikellamy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Braves 9-8.
Upper Dauphin Area hit Juniata with a five-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Indians came up short against the Trojans, falling 13-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Indians have suffered against the Trojans since May 18, 2021.
Drew Geedey and Bryce Harlon stepped up to the plate in a big way. Geedey got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run, while Harlon went 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
Line Mountain is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Juniata, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5-1 record this season.
Line Mountain might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Juniata when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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