Karns City's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Redbank Valley Bulldogs as they made off with a 9-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Gremlins, who have now won three games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Adam Manuel
| 04/12/25 vs Redbank Valley | 3 |
| 05/01/24 @ Cranberry Area | 2 |
| 04/25/24 vs North Clarion | 2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Clarion Area | 1 |
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Adam Manuel made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three).
Manuel wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Jones, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, Jones posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Troy Nagel was another, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Karns City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win snapped Karns City's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record. As for Redbank Valley, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Karns City will venture away from home to square off against North Clarion at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gremlins are facing the Wolves at the right time seeing as the Wolves are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Redbank Valley, they will head out to challenge Johnsonburg at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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