United extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 16 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They came up short against the Northern Cambria Colts, falling 14-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Colts this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-2 on Tuesday.
Kenedi Fiochetta made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That run marked the first that she has scored this season. Mya Lichtenfels was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Northern Cambria, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-7. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games.
On Northern Cambria's side, Megan Lubert was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Lubert a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Formeck, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. United will square off against rival Penns Manor at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Northern Cambria is set to challenge their familiar foe Conemaugh Township at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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