Southern Columbia Area's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Loyalsock Township Lancers a 12-0 shutout. With that win, Southern Columbia Area brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Caden Hopper made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Hopper has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hopper was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Southern Columbia Area let Hunter Sharrow and Charles Hopper loose on the outfield. Sharrow scored three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Hopper scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Andrew Yost was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2.
Southern Columbia Area pushed their record up to 6-4 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Loyalsock Township, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Southern Columbia Area will head out on the road to take on Mount Carmel at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Southern Columbia Area: 2.8, Mount Carmel: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Loyalsock Township, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hughesville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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