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On This Date: (July 22, 1986)

July 22, 1986 - Lehighton rallies to gain a 6-5 victory over Northwestern and even its Lehigh Valley Legion playoff series at one game apiece. Kenny Snerr delivers in the clutch for the winners, collecting a two-run single in the fifth inning that turns a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 lead. Snerr finishes the contest with two hits, as does Brad Niehoff, who knocks in a run and scores one. Bill Fauzio gains the pitching win, getting relief help from Tim Frey, who retires the final two batters for the save. Jeff Szczecina chips in with a hit and a run scored. For Northwestern, Dan Perich ends with three hits.