Slippery Rock proved they can win big last Monday (they won by eight) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Conneaut Area Eagles and snuck past 6-4. That's more bragging rights for Slippery Rock, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacob Kunsman and Sal Mineo did most of the damage at the plate: Kunsman scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Mineo scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Mineo is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
On Conneaut Area's side, Alex Wilpula put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Wilpula was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Slippery Rock has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Conneaut Area, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Slippery Rock will play host again on Friday to welcome Neshannock, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Neshannock will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Slippery Rock surely won't give up without a fight. As for Conneaut Area, they will be playing at home against Titusville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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