The Lehighton Indians will head out on the road to take on the Pottsville Crimson Tide at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lehighton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Lehighton is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Tamaqua just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Monday. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blue Raiders. The loss was just more heartbreak for Lehighton who fell 6-4 when the teams previously met back in April of 2023.
Michael Yeakel made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, Pottsville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 14-6 loss at the hands of North Schuylkill.
Max Clews was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Even though they lost, Pottsville was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Schuylkill didn't hit any.
Lehighton's record is now 10-4. As for Pottsville, their record is now 4-9.
Lehighton came up short against Pottsville when the teams last played on April 5th, falling 11-6. Can Lehighton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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