Garden Spot won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They lost 15-4 to the Manheim Central Barons. Garden Spot was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Manheim Central apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Kye Harting was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Manheim Central's side, Owen Vaughan looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Manheim Central let Nolan Book and Ky Watson loose on the outfield. Book got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI and two runs, while Watson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Hunter Garber was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Garden Spot's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Manheim Central, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 9-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Garden Spot will take on Octorara Area at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Garden Spot is facing Octorara Area at the right time seeing as Octorara Area is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Manheim Central, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Donegal at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Donegal is coming into the contest with five straight wins on the road, so Manheim Central will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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