Louis E. Dieruff was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 19-1 loss at the hands of the Northampton Konkrete Kids. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Louis E. Dieruff of the 8-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2021.
Louis E. Dieruff saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julian Diaz, who went 1-for-1 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Northampton's side, Andrew Berger looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Berger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Logan Higgins was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Mason Haupt was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Louis E. Dieruff's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Northampton, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Louis E. Dieruff will take on William Allen at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Louis E. Dieruff and William Allen are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Northampton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Parkland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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