Albert Gallatin has not done well against Laurel Highlands recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Albert Gallatin Colonials had just enough and edged the Laurel Highlands Mustangs out 9-8. Albert Gallatin's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Geno Valenti made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. Valenti was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Cyrus Potkul was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Laurel Highlands' side, Ethan Koffler made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Brody Kutchman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
The win made it two in a row for Albert Gallatin and bumps their season record up to 2-4. As for Laurel Highlands, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Albert Gallatin will have a chance to go back-to-back against Laurel Highlands: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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