Miko’s HR in 7th lifts Mainline Pharmacy past Martella’s Pharmacy for JCBL playoff title | Local Sports

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – For the third time in four years, Mainline Pharmacy has captured the Johnstown Collegiate Baseball League postseason crown.

Mainline Pharmacy pulled out a 3-2 victory over rival Martella’s Pharmacy Sunday night at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point, erasing a 2-0 deficit in the series as well as a 2-0 hole in the decisive fifth game.

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