Tigers want to change fortune

BY GREG WILLIAMS Sentinel reporter gwilliams@lewistownsentinel.com

COCOLAMUS – In a season of streaks and squeaks, the East Juniata Tigers came out on the short end of too many ball games. Last year, East Juniata went 1-3 in contests decided by one-run. The Tigers also ended the season on a three-game skid, which included a pair of losses to rival Juniata.

That’s six losses in seven games. Reverse that and the Tigers would have had a winning season, possibly looking at 10 wins. The spring brings a clear sheet and East Juniata is looking at improving their fortunes on the baseball diamond.

“We look to compete every game in the Tri-Valley League and put our best effort on every pitch,” said head coach Justin Martin, now in his sixth year at the helm of the Tigers. “A few positions and spots in the batting lineup are up for grabs at this point, and I expect those to sort out in the first few games.”

The tailspin at the end of the year – combined with the tight losses left the Tigers at 6-10 in the TVL and 8-10 overall.

East Juniata lost seven players off that squad: Aaron Beverlin, Kobe

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Middle row, Derric Rager, Aidan Everly, Cole Keister, Easton Erb, Matthen Weiner , Kaden Walten.

Third row, head coach Scott Wright, assistant coach Justin Yorder, Noah Dorman, Caden Wolfley, Griffen Paige, Cole Shutt, Garrett Leitzel, assistant coaches Jake Sheaffer and Mike Wolfley.