Neshannock is still undefeated this season after their contest against Laurel on Monday, but Laurel came as close as anyone has to beating them. Neshannock narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Laurel 9-7. The Lancers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Spartans, too.
Denny Joseph looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in May of 2024.
On the hitting side, Lucca Mezzanotte was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Hunter Wilson was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Neshannock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Lancers
03/31/25 vs Laurel | 9-7 |
03/29/25 vs Ambridge | 16-15 |
03/27/25 vs Central Valley | 12-11 |
03/25/25 vs Ellwood City | 8-2 |
Neshannock's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.3 runs this season. As for Laurel, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Neshannock will have a chance to go back-to-back against Laurel: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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