Harriton extended their losing streak to seven on Wednesday, dropping them down to 4-8. They lost 12-0 to the Penncrest Lions. The Rams were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lions earlier this season, when they won 13-3.
As for Penncrest, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-6. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly 12 runs.
For Penncrest's part, Henry Murphy made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Murphy also tossed a walk, which is notable because Penncrest is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 5-6 otherwise. Murphy was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Younger, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. That run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Michael Simone, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Harriton will head out to challenge Upper Merion Area at 4:00 p.m. on May 7. As for Penncrest, they will take on Springfield at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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