Ephrata had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Manheim Central on Friday. Ephrata put the hurt on Manheim Central with a sharp 11-4 victory. This was payback for the Mountaineers, who suffered a 2-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Nathan Savage made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Savage is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Ethan Hunt was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Custer, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Mountaineers
| 03/21/25 @ Manheim Central | 11-4 |
| 03/19/25 vs Donegal | 2-1 |
| 03/17/25 @ Warwick | 12-2 |
The win (which was Ephrata's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average this season. As for Manheim Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, Ephrata will welcome Twin Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Manheim Central, they are taking a road trip to take on Manheim Township at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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