After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Carmichaels, Charleroi was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Steel Valley Ironmen. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since May 3, 2024.
Ariahna Blouse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rya Dipietrantonio, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lyla Brunner, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Charleroi's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Steel Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Coming up, Charleroi will challenge McGuffey at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Highlanders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Steel Valley, they will venture away from home to take on East Allegheny at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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