For the second straight game, McKeesport will face off against Gateway. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gators at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. McKeesport hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
McKeesport fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Gateway on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Gators by a score of 2-1.
For Gateway's part, Colin Graves tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Graves has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Grady Dunsmore was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one home run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025. Shane Demchak also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
McKeesport's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Gateway, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. McKeesport has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Gateway struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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