Bedford came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Greater Johnstown Trojans. The high-scoring effort was just what Bedford needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Bedford let Owen Lantz and Gaston Watkins loose on the outfield. Lantz scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Watkins scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Joey Huxta was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Bedford's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Greater Johnstown, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with that loss, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bedford will square off against Everett at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Greater Johnstown, they will head out on the road to challenge Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13 runs per game this season.
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