After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Fannett Metal, McConnellsburg was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top against the Southern Huntingdon County Rockets by a score of 6-3. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Rockets: they've now won four in a row.
Kade Gress
| 05/10/25 @ Southern Huntingdon County | 8 |
| 05/06/25 vs Southern Fulton | 4 |
| 05/01/25 @ Everett | 5 |
| 04/25/25 vs James Buchanan | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Shanksville Stonycreek | 6 |
| + 3 more games |
Kade Gress made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reese Alexander, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. McConnellsburg is undefeated when Alexander posts two or more runs, but 4-8 otherwise.
McConnellsburg's record now sits at 10-8. As for Southern Huntingdon County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McConnellsburg will challenge Northern Bedford County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southern Huntingdon County, they will take on Shalom Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Flames will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Rockets surely won't give up without a fight.
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