Milton Hershey had lost four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-13 to make it five. They came up short against the East Pennsboro Panthers, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-4 back in April.
As for East Pennsboro, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 18-0. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matches by six runs or more this season.
For East Pennsboro's part, Aaron Angelo and Steel Bayer were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Angelo pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bayer pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Angelo went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Bayer went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Niko Thalassinos looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
Back at the plate, Lucas Martz was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Mason Smith was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Milton Hershey will square off against rival Trinity at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, East Pennsboro is set to challenge their familiar foe Camp Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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