The West Branch Warriors will be playing at home against the Cambria Heights Highlanders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. West Branch will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
On Thursday, West Branch earned a 5-2 win over Moshannon Valley.
Lukas Colton made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Colton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Colton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isaac Tiracorda, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Tyler Wilson was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double.
Cambria Heights lost 10-1 to Conemaugh Township on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Cambria Heights has scored all season.
Cambria Heights saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carson Lobick, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
West Branch's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3. As for Cambria Heights, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. West Branch has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cambria Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
West Branch took their win against Cambria Heights in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 11-1. Will West Branch repeat their success, or does Cambria Heights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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