Martella’s Pharmacy tops Laurel Auto Group, wraps up JCBL playoff sweep | Sports

Martella’s Pharmacy two-way standout Ben Ryan turned in his best performance of the Johnstown Collegiate Baseball League season to help send the veteran franchise to the championship series yet again.

The State College of Florida rising sophomore posted a 4-for-4 mark at the plate, hitting for the cycle and tallying five RBIs to lead No. 2 seed Martella’s Pharmacy over No. 3 Laurel Auto Group 8-4 at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point Sunday afternoon.

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