The Neshannock Lancers will face off against the Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers on Monday. Neshannock is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Neshannock is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Chestnut Ridge 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lancers have posted since March 31st.
Addy Frye spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gabby Quinn was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Jaidon Nogay was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Neshannock kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Chartiers-Houston never let their opponents score on Thursday. They skirted past Seneca 1-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Buccaneers.
Neshannock's victory was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Chartiers-Houston, their victory bumped their record up to 22-2.
Everything went Neshannock's way against Chartiers-Houston in their previous meeting last Thursday, as Neshannock made off with a 7-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lancers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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