Cambria Heights has not done well against Portage recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Cambria Heights Highlanders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Portage Mustangs and snuck past 7-5. This was a revenge matchup for Cambria Heights, as the team was forced to settle for a 9-5 defeat when these two played on Monday.
Garrett Jasper was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Jasper has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jasper was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
In other pitching news, Austin Sprague looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Ethan Kline, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce Lewis, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Portage's side, Trent Nesbella made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-2. Brady Cochran was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Cambria Heights' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-3. As for Portage, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cambria Heights will take on Northern Cambria at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cambria Heights will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Portage will take on Conemaugh Township at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Conemaugh Township's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Portage's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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