Softball Preview: Aliquippa Quips vs. Neshannock Lancers
Aliquippa is 0-5 against Neshannock since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Aliquippa Quips will be playing at home against the Neshannock Lancers at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Aliquippa is is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They fell victim to a rough 28-12 defeat at the hands of Freedom Area. Even if Aliquippa couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Meanwhile, Neshannock put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They beat Freedom Area by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 17-0. Neshannock might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
Abigale Measel was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Measel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other pitching news, Gianna Paglia looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaidon Nogay, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Perod, who went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI.
Aliquippa's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Neshannock, they pushed their record up to 10-0 with that win, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Aliquippa might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Neshannock in their previous matchup on April 8th. Will Aliquippa have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
