Penns Manor extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-10 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Harmony Area Owls. The Comets were not able to make up for their defeat to the Owls from their previous meeting back in April of 2023.
As for Harmony Area, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 15, 2024.
For Harmony Area's part, JJ Sward made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Sward also tossed a walk, which is notable because Harmony Area is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 0-8 otherwise. Sward was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Sward wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Pearce, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases. Pearce has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
Penns Manor wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 5-3 loss against River Valley on the 29th. As for Harmony Area, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-9 victory against Glendale on the 30th.
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