Upper Dauphin Area had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 4-7 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Juniata Indians with a sharp 13-5 victory. The Trojans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Indians, too.
Karson Engle
| 04/17/25 @ Juniata | 5 |
| 03/31/25 vs Newport | 2 |
| 03/29/25 vs East Juniata | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Halifax | 2 |
| 04/11/25 @ Line Mountain | 1 |
Karson Engle made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tyler Erdley was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs. He has become a key player for Upper Dauphin Area: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Colt Bellis, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Upper Dauphin Area was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .457. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
As for Juniata, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5-1 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat they have suffered against Upper Dauphin Area since May 18, 2021.
On Juniata's side, Drew Geedey and Bryce Harlon stepped up to the plate in a big way. Geedey got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run, while Harlon went 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
Upper Dauphin Area is taking a road trip to challenge West Perry at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Juniata, they will be playing at home against Line Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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