Comets
| 04/17/25 @ Exeter Township | 3-1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Manheim Township | 10-0 |
| 04/09/25 @ Hempfield | 9-2 |
Penn Manor had won three straight on the road, but on Thursday they bumped their record up to 6-7 to make it four. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Exeter Township Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Comets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Haley Kreider, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Penn Manor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
As for Exeter Township, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since March 27th.
On Exeter Township's side, Cheyenne Boyles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Boyles has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Exeter Township saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie O'Brien, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base. O'Brien is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Penn Manor will venture away from home to challenge Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Comets are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Exeter Township, they will head out to square off against Governor Mifflin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.31 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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