Antietam extended their losing streak to seven on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Brandywine Heights Area Bullets. The Mountaineers were not able to make up for their loss to the Bullets from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Brandywine Heights Area, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 3-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for they as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
For Brandywine Heights Area's part, Matthew Sterner made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Sterner has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those stolen bases marked the first that he has snagged this season.
Sterner wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Bollinger, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits Bollinger has posted since back in March of 2024. Aiden Nace also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Antietam didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-3 defeat against High Point Baptist Academy on the 17th. As for Brandywine Heights Area, they will welcome Pequea Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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