Conemaugh Valley took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Windber, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Blue Jays sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Ramblers on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Jays as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jeremy Dietz
| 05/02/25 @ Windber | 9 |
| 04/16/24 vs Marion Center | 8 |
| 03/27/24 vs River Valley | 8 |
| 05/07/24 @ Cambria Heights | 7 |
| 03/25/25 vs West Shamokin | 6 |
Jeremy Dietz made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 8.1 innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Logan Heinlein was excellent, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. George Weimer was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
Conemaugh Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Conemaugh Valley now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Windber, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Conemaugh Valley will welcome United at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Jays' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Windber, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 14-7 win against North Star on the 6th.
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