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Non-league
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 8, HATBORO-HORSHAM 1
The Bucks rode their second strong pitching performances of the week to a non-league win over the visiting Hatters.
Jacob Greer had the starting nod and earned the win, allowing one run in five strong innings. Robert Seaner and Jack Hogenauer each threw a scoreless inning in relief.
At the plate, the Bucks once again had double-digit hits, led by the two-hit performances of Michael Graban, Hogenauer, Ernie Sanchez and Colin Lydon. Lydon’s three RBIs led the Bucks, who notched their third win in as many games.
The Hatters lone run came in the sixth when they were already on the short end of an 8-0 score.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Colin Lydon (2-for-2, 3B, 3RBI), Michael Graban (2-for-4, R), Jack Hogenauer (2-for-3, 2B, RBI, 2R), Ernie Sanchez (2-for-2, RBI, 3R).
Jacob Greer (5 IP, 4H, 1R, 1ER, 3BB 5K), Robert Seaner (1.0 IP 0H 0R), Jack Hogenauer (1 IP, 0H, 0R, 1K)
Hatboro-Horsham: Jamie O’Neill (2-for-3)
Key inning: First inning: Graban, who led off the inning with a single, scored on Hogenauer’s double to center. Sanchez singled, stole second, Hogenauer stole home. Sanchez scored on a groundout. (3-0)
Central Bucks West coach Thomas Spratt: “Players are believing in themselves along with the support of the coaching staff. The pitching staff did a great job, but our offense did even better on the bases. We need to continue to put pressure on the defense.”
Up next: Central Bucks West (3-0) will host Quakertown in a non-league game Wednesday, and Hatboro-Horsham (0-1) will host Archbishop Wood Monday in a non-league contest.
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PERKIOMEN VALLEY 3, SOUDERTON 2
The Indians held an 8-4 advantage in hits, but the host Vikings collected two of their hits and capitalized on a Souderton miscue to score three runs in the bottom of the sixth to earn the come-from-behind win.
Souderton put a run on the board in the second when Tyler Deery, who lined a one-out double to left, scored on a single by Trent Lutz. They upped their lead to 2-0 when Nick Tuccillo, who tripled, scored on a groundout.
Trent Lutz’s 2-for-2 with an RBI led the Indians.
Tyler Lutz started and threw three shutout innings. He did not allow a hit, walked one and struck out five in a strong outing. Trent Lutz allowed two hits in two shutout innings and struck out a pair.
Up next: Souderton (0-1) will travel to Dock Mennonite for a non-league game Monday.
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BRISTOL 6, LOWER MORELAND 5
Bristol opened up a 5-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third, and the Lions spent the rest of the game playing catchup.
Lower Moreland scored three runs in a third inning highlighted by a double from Gavin Blumhardt and singles by James Cronin and Bradley Horsnall (RBI).
Trailing 6-3, the Lions scored a pair in the fifth. Kevin Cronin led off with a single and scored when James Cronin tripled to center. James Cronin scored on a balk to make it a 6-5 game that stood until the final out.
James Cronin finished the game 3-for-4 with a triple, RBI and two runs scored to lead the Lions’ eight-hit attack.
Up next: Lower Moreland (0-1) will travel to Lansdale Catholic for a non-league game Friday.
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