Uniontown has not done well against Laurel Highlands recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Uniontown Red Raiders never let the Laurel Highlands Mustangs onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Uniontown.
The result came thanks to AUSTIN GREGO's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, WYATT NEHLS was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hunter Smiley, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
On Laurel Highlands' side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Connor D'Amico, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Uniontown's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Laurel Highlands, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Uniontown will take on Carmichaels at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Carmichaels has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Laurel Highlands, they will be playing at home against Blackhawk at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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