Kutztown extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-3. They lost 15-5 to the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered since May 8, 2025.
As for Northwestern Lehigh, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Northwestern Lehigh's part, Griffin Unrath spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cannon Fitch, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Mark Shafer, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kutztown will welcome Schuylkill Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests. As for Northwestern Lehigh, they will be playing at home against Notre Dame-Green Pond at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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