Baseball Recap: West Branch Has No Trouble Against Harmony Area

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

05/12/25 @ Harmony Area	15
05/05/25 vs Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy	14
04/22/25 @ Glendale	14
04/01/25 vs Curwensville	12
04/25/25 vs Harmony Area	10

West Branch came out on top against Harmony Area on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run sixth inning. The Warriors blew past the Owls 17-2. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won ten matches by eight runs or more so far this season.

Logan Liptak and Lukas Colton made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Liptak didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Colton pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Liptak posted five strikeouts, the most he's had over his last six games. At the plate, Liptak went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Colton went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Colton has become a key player for West Branch: the team is 9-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-6 otherwise.

In other batting news, Coby Kephart was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Nick Parks also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

West Branch kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

West Branch's record is now 12-8. As for Harmony Area, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

West Branch does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Harmony Area, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Curwensville at 4:30 p.m. The Golden Tide will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Owls surely won't give up without a fight.