Donegal came tearing into Wednesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 8-5 win over the Cocalico Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Donegal also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Donegal got a great performance from Caleb Rupp as he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Rupp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Donegal saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brock Hammaker, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Condran Leland, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Donegal pushed their record up to 14-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Cocalico, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Donegal will challenge Octorara Area at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Donegal is facing Octorara Area at the right time seeing as Octorara Area is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Cocalico, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Garden Spot at 4:15 p.m. Garden Spot's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Cocalico's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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