Penn Cambria was the 20-9 winner over Central Cambria when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Penn Cambria Panthers took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Cambria Red Devils on Monday.
Derek Hite led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kyle Conrad, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
On Central Cambria's side, Logan Black and Jack Washko were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Black pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Washko tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Black scored a run while going 2-for-5, while Washko scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Zack Evans looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, Grady Snyder was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Blasko, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Penn Cambria has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Central Cambria, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Penn Cambria will take on Somerset at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Central Cambria, they will head out on the road to face off against Forest Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Forest Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
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