Huntingdon Valley Legion Team Picks Up Second Straight Win Over Cedarbrook

The bats were out as the Huntingdon Valley American Legion team sees its summer schedule come to an end.

Behind an 11-hit attack, HV won for the fourth time in its last six games in an 8-4 win over Cedarbrook on Friday night. Timely hits and great defense in the field helped HV earn its ninth win of the season.

"I said it before and I will say it again, we are learning how to finally win games like this, but it is a little to late to make the playoffs," HV coach Evan Horn continued "At this point I want these boys to know what it feels like to win games like this and build for next season"

It was the second win over Cedarbrook in as many days for Huntingdon Valley, who scored in every inning but one on Friday. LM senior Jesse Goldstein went 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and a run scored. Brian Camp and Lou Palmer also had two hits apiece to pace the offense.

"Jesse seems to have taken to me and (assistant coach) Mike Landes’ style of hitting," Horn said. "Jesse works hard 100-percent of the time between the lines, if it’s hitting, running or cheering, he gives us everything he has. He will be very hard to replace next season that is for sure.

"Brian's (Camp) hit not only surprised me but also surprised him,” Horn added. “Brian got to third base and looked like he saw a ghost" Horn smiled "Brian is a character but I was happy for him"

Abington senior Chris Ruhl (7 strikeouts) pitched the first 4 2/3 innings for HV and did a great job on a spot start. Lower Moreland senior Ross Goodman entered the game with two runners on base and two outs to close out the 5th inning, and then pitched a scoreless 6th.

"Chris (Ruhl) did a great job today,” Horn said. “He really hasn't pitched at all this season but we where shorthanded and I knew he would do a great job. Once the game got close and Chris reached 100 pitches I had to turn the man known as ‘Chips’ (Ross Goodman) and he did what he has done all season and that is pitch great and give me his all"

HV closes out the season on Tuesday at home against the Morelanders.