The Portage Mustangs will square off against the Conemaugh Township Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Portage has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Portage is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They came up short against Northern Cambria, falling 16-6.
Portage saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jonah Irvin, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI. Lucas Gathers also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Conemaugh Township fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Conemaugh Valley on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Blue Jays by a score of 4-3. The loss was the Indians' first of the season.
Colin Dinyar made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Portage's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Conemaugh Township, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Portage has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Conemaugh Township struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Portage couldn't quite get it done against Conemaugh Township when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 3-0. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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