For the second straight game, Shenango will face off against Laurel. The Wildcats will face off against the Spartans at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Shenango has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Laurel will arrive with four straight wins.
On Monday, Shenango came up short against Laurel and fell 6-2.
For Laurel's part, Connor Mackrell made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mackrell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Will Zwolenik was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Laurel is undefeated when Zwolenik posts two or more runs, but 2-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kolton Carlson, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Laurel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in four consecutive contests.
Shenango's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Laurel, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shenango has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .515. However, it's not like Laurel struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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