There's no place like home for Manheim Township, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 win over the Cedar Crest Falcons on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Manheim Township, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kaden Kemp and Ben Connors did most of the damage at the plate: Kemp scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Connors went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Josh Boll, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Cedar Crest's side, Dayton DiBiaso and Carson DiBiaso did some serious damage despite the final result: DiBiaso scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while DiBiaso scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Cedar Crest was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Manheim Township now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Cedar Crest, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Manheim Township will be playing at home against Penn Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Penn Manor's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Manheim Township's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cedar Crest, they will head out on the road to square off against Hempfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cedar Crest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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