Gateway is 8-1-1 against McKeesport since May of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. Gateway is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will challenge McKeesport at 4:00 p.m. Gateway is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.2 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Gateway didn't have quite enough to beat South Allegheny and fell 5-4. The loss was the Gators' first of the season.
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Jon Saunders was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Donovan Deluco, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, McKeesport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to Woodland Hills.
Mason Gergely made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Gergely is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Tyler Reigh also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
McKeesport's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Gateway, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gateway has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .593. However, it's not like McKeesport struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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