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Strack no-hits Franklin Twp.

Jim Thorpe used the 10-run rule to down Franklin Township, while Berlinsville dropped a Blue Mountain League game in local action.

District 18 9-10 South TourneyFranklin Township-Jim Thorpe BlueRichie Strack was dominant on the mound, not allowing a hit while striking out seven of the 13 batters he faced to lead the Jim Thorpe Blue squad to a 14-0 victory over Franklin Township in a game that was shortened to four innings because of the 10-run rule.Strack also helped lead Jim Thorpe at the plate, recording a double and two singles among the team's 12 hits. Colby McHugh provided insurance with his first career home run, a grand slam, while also adding a double. Mason Lazorick and Leah Snisky both doubled and singled while Aiden Emberger contributed two singles.Strack got help in the field from Garrett Lienhard, who preserved the no hitter with a diving play at shortstop in the third inning.BLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUEBerlinsville-NorthamptonKyle Lupas had three hits and scored two runs but Berlinsville dropped a 4-3 decision to the Northampton Giants on Monday.Josh Kern and Cody Krupa each finished with a single, double and RBI for the Braves. Bruce Breithaupt chipped in with two hits and a run scored.Kern suffered the pitching loss, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out eight.For the winning Giants, Preston Koehler had a single and triple while Cody Kramer slugged a home run.