Sugar Valley Rural dropped their record down to 7-10 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Canton Warriors by a score of 8-7. The Phoenix were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 7-3.
Brody Swanger was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Swanger was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
Lincoln Breon
| 05/07/25 vs Canton | 1 |
| 05/07/25 @ Canton | 2 |
| 05/05/25 @ Muncy | 1 |
| 05/03/25 vs Sullivan County | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Montgomery | 2 |
In other batting news, Lincoln Breon was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Dakota Jodun was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Canton, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
On Canton's side, Ben Fitch was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Fitch is becoming a predictor of the Warriors' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-2 (and 1-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Reed Taylor, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sugar Valley Rural will host Shamokin Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Canton, they will square off against Wellsboro at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
