Plum won the last time they faced Hempfield Area and things went their way on Thursday too. The Mustangs narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Spartans 5-4.
Brennan Ryan
| 05/07/26 @ Hempfield Area | 5 |
| 04/16/26 vs Avonworth | 3 |
| 03/23/26 @ Armstrong | 3 |
| 03/19/26 @ Seneca Valley | 3 |
| 03/14/26 vs Rock Canyon | 3 |
Brennan Ryan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five). He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Gregory Huff looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
Back at the plate, Timmy Ruggiero was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Andrew Monaco was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Plum's record is now 19-3. As for Hempfield Area, they moved to 13-9 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Plum does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hempfield Area, they will face off against Connellsville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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