Fannett Metal had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers on Tuesday and snuck past 4-2. The win was nothing new for Fannett Metal as they're now sitting on five straight.
Wade Appleby was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Appleby has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Appleby was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Fannett Metal let Jake Coffman and Drew Goshorn loose on the outfield. Coffman scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Goshorn scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Fannett Metal's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-4. As for Berlin Brothersvalley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Fannett Metal will take on Southern Fulton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Southern Fulton: 2.9, Fannett Metal: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Berlin Brothersvalley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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