Baseball Recap: Hughesville Triumphs

Hughesville is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Mifflinburg on Thursday, but Mifflinburg came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Spartans came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured an 11-10 W against the Wildcats. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Spartans, who until this game were averaging 3.5 runs allowed.

Graden Dohl

Hits Against

04/03/25 vs Mifflinburg	1
03/27/25 vs South Williamsport	2
03/25/25 @ Wilkes-Barre	0
03/22/25 @ Wellsboro	2

Graden Dohl made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Blake Babb looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.

Back at the plate, Trent Wetzel and Jackson Lunger did most of the damage at the plate: Wetzel scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Lunger went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. What's more, Wetzel posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Jedidiah Abernatha also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

Hughesville's record is now 4-0. As for Mifflinburg, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hughesville will venture away from home to take on Warrior Run at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Spartans 3.5, the Defenders 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mifflinburg, they are taking a road trip to face off against Bloomsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.