Port Allegany has not done well against Johnsonburg recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Port Allegany Gators came out on top against the Johnsonburg Rams by a score of 10-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for Port Allegany.
Kellen Veilleux made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over 4.1 innings pitched. Veilleux was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aiden Bliss, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tyler Fillhart, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Johnsonburg's side, Derek Beimel made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Isaiah Jackson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
The victory got Port Allegany back to even at 6-6. As for Johnsonburg, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7.
Port Allegany will head out on the road to square off against Otto-Eldred at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Otto-Eldred is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Johnsonburg, they will head out on the road to face off against DuBois Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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