Leechburg has won five straight games at home, while Winchester Thurston has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will welcome Winchester Thurston at 3:45 p.m. Leechburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Leechburg got the win against Aquinas Academy by a conclusive 16-1. The result was nothing new for the Blue Devils, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Garrett Jones was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
Rocco Vigna
| 04/15/25 @ Aquinas Academy | 4 |
| 04/09/24 @ Summit Academy | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Union Area | 2 |
| 04/30/24 @ Rochester | 2 |
| 04/19/24 vs Union Area | 2 |
In other batting news, Leechburg got a massive performance out of Rocco Vigna, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave Vigna a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Henry, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Leechburg hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Winchester Thurston ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Rochester, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Winchester Thurston has posted since April 24, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Mason Witten, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Lucas Picher was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one double.
Leechburg's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Winchester Thurston, their win bumped their record up to 10-1.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Leechburg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .396. However, it's not like Winchester Thurston struggles in that department as they've averaged .378. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
