Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Penns Manor). They blew past the United Lions 15-1 on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won four games by six runs or more so far this season.
Macey Pegg made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Pegg was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Joss Bennet was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Allie Rhea was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Penns Manor was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .591. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Comets
| 04/24/25 vs United | 15-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Portage | 9-3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Conemaugh Township | 13-2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Blacklick Valley | 10-0 |
| 03/28/25 vs Moniteau | 5-2 |
| + 2 more games |
Penns Manor's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for United, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Penns Manor will take on Cambria Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for United, they will challenge Blacklick Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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