Belle Vernon lost to Connellsville back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Belle Vernon Leopards put the hurt on the Connellsville Falcons with a sharp 10-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Belle Vernon.
Lucas Judy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits.
On the hitting side, Belle Vernon let Adam LaCarte and Jake Gedekoh loose on the outfield. LaCarte scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Gedekoh scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was John Bellissimo, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Connellsville's side, Anthony Piasecki made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Belle Vernon now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Connellsville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Belle Vernon will take on Thomas Jefferson at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Thomas Jefferson will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Belle Vernon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Connellsville, they are on the road again on Monday to play Kiski Area at 4:00 p.m.
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