Harmony Area had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Shanksville Stonycreek Vikings by a score of 4-3. The Owls were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 7-3.
Harmony Area saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Pearce, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Shanksville Stonycreek, the win got them back to even at 5-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 19, 2024.
On Shanksville Stonycreek's side, Jordan Young made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Shanksville Stonycreek is 2-1 when Young allows one or fewer earned runs, but 3-4 otherwise. Young was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Harmony Area will head out on the road to face off against West Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Shanksville Stonycreek, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Ferndale at 4:30 p.m. The Vikings are facing the Yellow Jackets at the right time seeing as the Yellow Jackets are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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