In what's become a running theme this season, Emmaus gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Pocono Mountain East Cardinals. That's more bragging rights for Emmaus, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Josiah Williams was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Williams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3.
Williams wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cohen Schadler, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Emmit Budick, who scored three runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Pocono Mountain East's side, Bobby Ehrmann made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Emmaus has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Pocono Mountain East, their loss dropped their record down to 14-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Emmaus will take on Whitehall at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Whitehall is on a six-game streak of home wins, Emmaus a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Pocono Mountain East, they will head out on the road to face off against East Stroudsburg North at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Pocono Mountain East is facing East Stroudsburg North at the right time seeing as East Stroudsburg North is stuck on a 16-game losing streak.
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