Central Dauphin East Secures 7-0 Win Over Harrisburg
In an impressive display of pitching, Central Dauphin East shut out Harrisburg with a 7-0 victory, limiting their opponents to just four hits. Lucas Kern led the charge on the mound, delivering six strong innings, striking out seven batters, and only allowing four hits. Donovan Thompson came in to seal the game in relief, ensuring a clean finish.
The Panthers showcased their offensive prowess, scoring seven runs despite recording only three hits. They capitalized on Harrisburg pitching by drawing eight walks and benefitting from three defensive errors, which allowed them to cross the plate unchallenged. Notably, Thompson highlighted the game with a double that drove in two runs, while Cam Grates and Dwan Barton contributed with a run each—Grates impressively added a triple to his stats.
With this victory, Central Dauphin East improves to a season record of 3-16, while Harrisburg now stands at 3-12.
As high school sports continue to unfold, this matchup exemplifies the unpredictable nature of the game, where pitching can dominate even a seemingly opportunistic lineup.
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