McKeesport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Penn Hills Indians by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McKeesport of the 7-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Matt Miller put in work no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Brady Boyle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Penn Hills' side, Philmore Austin was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Mack Byrnes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
McKeesport's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Penn Hills, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-12.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Gateway the next time they take the field. Penn Hills will head out to face Gateway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while McKeesport will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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