Lancaster Mennonite had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Conestoga Christian Cougars on Friday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Lancaster Mennonite has managed all season.
For Conestoga Christian's part, Clark Brubacher was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Brubacher has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Brubacher was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Bransen Weaver was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Lancaster Mennonite's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-14. As for Conestoga Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lancaster Mennonite will take on Columbia at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Conestoga Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Alliance Christian at 3:45 p.m. Alliance Christian is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Conestoga Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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