For the second straight game, Shenango will face off against Neshannock. The Wildcats will venture away from home to square off against the Lancers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Shenango's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Neshannock's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Shenango's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Tuesday's struggle, when Neshannock hitters got past them. The Wildcats lost 11-0 to the Lancers on Tuesday. The match marked the first time this year in which the Wildcats were not able to get on the board.
For Neshannock's part, Jake Rynd made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Rynd has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ryan Cameron was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Matt Pallerino also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Neshannock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shenango only posted an OBP of .111.
Neshannock has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games. As for Shenango, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-3.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Shenango hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Neshannock struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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