Keystone is 0-10 against Clarion-Limestone since May of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Panthers are taking a road trip to take on the Lions at 4:15 p.m. Keystone has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Keystone challenged Clarion Area on Saturday. The Panthers lost 14-2 to the Bobcats. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Keystone saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Tharan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another was Talon Wilson, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Clarion-Limestone, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 7-2 win over Brockway on Saturday.
Kohen Kemmer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Kemmer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jesse Siwiecki was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. Aiden Coulson also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Clarion-Limestone's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Keystone, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Clarion-Limestone's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Keystone has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. It's a different story for Clarion-Limestone, though, as they've only averaged .278. Will they be able to contain Keystone's hitters?
Keystone might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Clarion-Limestone when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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