Altoona extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 6-5 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mechanicsburg Wildcats. The Mountain Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 4-3.
Altoona got a good showing from Evan Young, who pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Young has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Altoona saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dante LaRocco, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Mechanicsburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
On Mechanicsburg's side, Grady Weaver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Altoona will square off against rival Mifflin County at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Mechanicsburg is set to face off against their familiar foe Cumberland Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Wildcats 3.8, the Eagles 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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