The Charleroi Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Peters Township Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Charleroi will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
In what's become a running theme this season, Charleroi gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past Washington 16-4. Charleroi's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lyla Brunner and Ariahna Blouse made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Brunner tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Blouse struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). At bat, Brunner went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Blouse scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Madalynn Lancy was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Pendo, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Peters Township had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 17-1 to East Ridge back in March.
Charleroi pushed their record up to 9-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Peters Township, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
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