Altoona and State College squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Altoona had to settle for second. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the State College Little Lions. Altoona was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as State College apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Tanner Stroup was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 11 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Stroup has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stroup was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Caleb Sanders was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Altoona has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season. As for State College, the victory got them back to even at 10-10.
Altoona does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for State College, they will head out on the road to take on Mifflin County at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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