Keystone extended their losing streak to 11 on Monday, dropping them down to 1-12. They came up short against Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, falling 15-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-1 on Monday.
As for Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. Considering they have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley's part, Trent Fleming made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Fleming posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caden Burns, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley is undefeated when Burns posts two or more runs, but 3-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexan Alworth, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Looking ahead, Keystone will take on Allegheny-Clarion Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, they will be playing at home against Moniteau at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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