For the second straight game, Plum will face off against Penn-Trafford. The Mustangs will be playing at home against the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Plum hadn't beaten Penn-Trafford on the road since April 29, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Monday. The Mustangs walked away with a 4-1 win over the Warriors. That looming 4-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
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Braden Kemmerer tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Anthony Jump, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that he brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Lafferty, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Plum's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.0 runs this season. As for Penn-Trafford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Plum hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Penn-Trafford struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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