For the second straight game, Ambridge will face off against Hopewell. Ambridge will welcome Hopewell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ambridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Ambridge will bounce into Tuesday's matchup after beating Hopewell, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Ambridge blew past Hopewell 7-1 on Monday. The game was the first time the Bridgers have beaten the Vikings on their field since May 5, 2023.
Joe Leseiko
| 03/31/25 @ Hopewell | 12 |
| 03/17/25 vs Quaker Valley | 7 |
| 04/22/24 vs Beaver | 4 |
| 03/24/25 @ North Catholic | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ New Brighton | 1 |
Joe Leseiko made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Carter Mason was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Liam Baker was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Ambridge lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hopewell didn't launched any home runs.
Ambridge's victory bumped their record up to 4-2-1. As for Hopewell, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Ambridge has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hopewell struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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