Central Cambria dropped their record down to 6-2 on Thursday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bedford Bisons. The matchup marked the Red Devils' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Central Cambria got a good showing from Alex Wingard, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wingard has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
As for Bedford, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games.
On Bedford's side, Gabe Taylor tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Quincy Swaim, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central Cambria will take on Greater Johnstown at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Red Devils are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Bedford, they will square off against Huntingdon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bisons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bearcats have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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