Derry couldn't quite beat South Allegheny on Tuesday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point defeat they were dealt on Monday. The Derry Trojans fell just short of the South Allegheny Gladiators by a score of 9-7. Derry was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as South Allegheny apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Haylee Myers put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Myers was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Bailey Legge made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Maizie Legge, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On South Allegheny's side, Cadence Mcbride was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Morgan Mosqueda was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Derry are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6. As for South Allegheny, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Derry will be playing at home against Yough at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Yough has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for South Allegheny, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southmoreland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. South Allegheny is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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