Upper Moreland hadn't done well against Hatboro-Horsham recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Upper Moreland came out on top in a nail-biter against Hatboro-Horsham, sneaking past 7-5. The Bears' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Nick Simons looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jackson Townsend, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Those stolen bases marked the first that he snagged this season. Josh Darsney was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one double.
Upper Moreland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 03/27/25 - Away | 7-5 W |
| 04/24/24 - Home | 5-10 L |
| 05/01/23 - Away | 3-7 L |
| 04/18/22 - Home | 1-8 L |
| 04/20/21 - Away | 9-4 W |
| + 5 more games |
Upper Moreland's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Hatboro-Horsham, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Upper Moreland will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Cheltenham at 3:45 p.m. on April 7. As for Hatboro-Horsham, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cardinal O'Hara at 4:00 p.m.
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