Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley came tearing into Monday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They won by a run and slipped past the Rocky Grove Orioles 3-2.
Sebastian Link made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Link was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
Link wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carter McGarvey, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Chase Ruth, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Like Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, Rocky Grove also got a great game from a two-way player: Landon Jones. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Rocky Grove, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley will challenge North Clarion at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Clarion will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Rocky Grove, they will head out on the road to square off against Reynolds at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Reynolds is coming into the match with five straight defeats at home, meaning Rocky Grove will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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