Lehighton got themselves on the board against Pocono Mountain West on Thursday, but Pocono Mountain West never followed suit. They walked away with a 4-0 win over the Pocono Mountain West Panthers. That's more bragging rights for Lehighton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The result came thanks to Cole Dietz's shutout, as he gave up just three hits.
At the plate, Aiden Rarick was excellent, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3. Michael Yeakel was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Pocono Mountain West hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Lehighton's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Pocono Mountain West, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lehighton will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Schuylkill Haven at 4:00 p.m. on May 20th. As for Pocono Mountain West, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Notre Dame at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Notre Dame is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Pocono Mountain West will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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