In a thrilling matchup in the Mifflin County Babe Ruth League, Burnham continued its dominance with a 13-5 victory over Reedsville. The game started off close, with Reedsville holding a slim 3-2 lead after two innings. However, Burnham quickly turned the tide in the third inning, taking a 4-3 lead.
The real turning point came in the fifth inning, where Reedsville’s mistakes proved costly. With errors, walks, and wild pitches, Burnham capitalized and scored five runs to extend their lead. Burnham’s offense was led by Landon Haigh, who had a stellar performance with four hits and four runs scored.
On the pitching side, Lincoln Ruble was outstanding for Burnham, shutting down Reedsville and securing the win. Despite Reedsville’s efforts, including a late rally with RBI hits from Wyatt Parkes and Jamison Parkes, they couldn’t overcome Burnham’s strong performance.
In another close game, Beaver Springs edged out Strodes Mills with a 6-5 victory. Beaver Springs scored two crucial runs in the seventh inning to secure the win, with Colton Aumiller and Braxton Smith coming up clutch. Strodes Mills fought back in the bottom of the seventh, loading the bases with no outs, but Smith’s pitching sealed the win for Beaver Springs.
With these results, Burnham maintains its lead in the league with a 14-2 record, while Beaver Springs improves to 11-4. The competition in the Mifflin County Babe Ruth League remains fierce, with teams battling it out for the top spot. Stay tuned for more exciting matchups and results in the league.
