Baseball Recap: Ligonier Valley Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Rams

Previous 5 Games

04/23/25 @ Yough	9-8
04/22/25 vs Yough	8-7
04/15/25 @ Burrell	2-7
04/14/25 vs Burrell	3-2
04/10/25 vs Deer Lakes	5-4

Ligonier Valley had lost four games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 5-7 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the Yough Cougars. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-7 on Tuesday.

Ligonier Valley got a big performance out of Jacob Petalino, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Petalino has posted since back in April of 2024. Rocco Harris was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Ligonier Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.1 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 10.

As for Yough, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.

On Yough's side, John S was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Tyler B also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

Coming up, Ligonier Valley will take on Southmoreland at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in the Rams' favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Scotties have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road. As for Yough, they will face off against Freeport at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Yellowjackets will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.