Williamsburg dropped their record down to 8-6 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the West Branch Warriors by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Blue Pirates have suffered since May 7, 2024.
Anthony Neri made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for West Branch, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
On West Branch's side, Lukas Colton made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Colton has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Coby Kephart, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. West Branch is 6-1 when Kephart posts two or more runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Williamsburg will venture away from home to face off against Ferndale at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for West Branch, they will head out to square off against Curwensville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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