For the second straight game, New Castle will face off against Shaler Area. The Hurricanes will host the Titans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. New Castle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
New Castle came up short against Shaler Area on Monday, falling 13-3. The loss continues a trend for the Hurricanes in their meetings with the Titans: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Shaler Area's part, Sam Leo spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Leo.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luke Glaser, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jameson Cochran, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Shaler Area always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win snapped Shaler Area's losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 4-11 record. As for New Castle, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
New Castle's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Hurricanes have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Shaler Area, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will New Castle continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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