United hasn't had much luck against Conemaugh Valley recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Lions will welcome the Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m.
United is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 22nd straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against Purchase Line, falling 7-0. Surprisingly, this marked the Lions' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Bailey Pisarcik spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits.
Meanwhile, Conemaugh Valley waltzed into their contest on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Highlanders a 3-0 shutout.
Conemaugh Valley pushed their record up to 11-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for United, their loss dropped their record down to 0-17.
United suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Conemaugh Valley in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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