Moon Area couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Chartiers Valley Colts by a score of 6-5 on Monday. The loss means Moon Area is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Connor Kunkle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Caden Schmidt, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Chartiers Valley pushed their record up to 2-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Moon Area will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Shaler Area at 4:00 p.m. As for Chartiers Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Upper St. Clair at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Upper St. Clair has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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