It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pine Grove had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panther Valley Panthers and snuck past 4-2. Winning may never get old, but Pine Grove sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Carson Lengle made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Lengle has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Lengle was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Snyder, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Pine Grove pushed their record up to 12-7 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Panther Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-8.
Pine Grove will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Saucon Valley. Pine Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Saucon Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Panther Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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