Lancaster Mennonite had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 4-6 to make it four. They came up short against the Annville-Cleona Dutchmen, falling 13-4. If the Blazers were looking for revenge after losing 13-0 to the Dutchmen when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Reuben Gingrich was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Cole Porter also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for Annville-Cleona, they now have a winning record of 3-2. Considering they have won three games by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Annville-Cleona's side, Max Ortwein made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Ortwein was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Zac Frentz was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Traian Dompier was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Lancaster Mennonite will welcome La Academia Charter at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Annville-Cleona, they will venture away from home to take on Biglerville at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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