Harding had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-12 to make it four. They came up short against the Pymatuning Valley Lakers, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lakers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-2 last Wednesday.
Harding saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elijah Harless, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
As for Pymatuning Valley, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games.
On Pymatuning Valley's side, Ryan Croston was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those four runs gave Croston a new career-high. CJ Karbacka was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harding will venture away from home to square off against Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Streaks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Skippers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pymatuning Valley, they will challenge Maplewood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rockets will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Lakers surely won't give up without a fight.
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