Pottsville was the 8-2 winner over North Schuylkill when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Pottsville Crimson Tide took a 15-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Schuylkill Spartans on Thursday. Pottsville just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Luke Keitsock and Brody Hess did some serious damage despite the final result: Keitsock scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Hess scored two runs while going 1-for-4. Jacob Filiac was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Pottsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On North Schuylkill's side, Joey Cuthie made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (he also only allowed one walk). Cuthie was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaxson Chowansky, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Collin Stanakis, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Pottsville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for North Schuylkill, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pottsville will take on Wilson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for North Schuylkill, they will be playing at home against Panther Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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