United hadn't done well against Portage recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lions narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Mustangs 3-1. For the Lions, this counts as revenge for the 11-0 victory the Mustangs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2025.
Ella Worthington was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Kenedi Fiochetta
| 05/05/26 vs Portage | 2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Cambria Heights | 1 |
| 04/16/26 @ Penns Manor | 1 |
| 04/09/26 vs Conemaugh Township | 1 |
| 04/07/26 @ Conemaugh Township | 1 |
In other batting news, Kenedi Fiochetta was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
With the win, United broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-8. As for Portage, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
United will have a chance to go back-to-back against Portage: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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