Beaver Falls hasn't had much luck against Ellwood City recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Tigers will square off against the Wolverine at 4:30 p.m. Beaver Falls has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Beaver Falls' offense. They came up short against Mohawk Area on Monday, falling 16-0. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.
Ellwood City came out on top against Laurel on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Wolverine put the hurt on the Spartans with a sharp 10-3 win. The Wolverine might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by six runs or more this season.
Owen Andrews looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Ellwood City got a massive performance out of Jacob Biskup, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most hits Biskup has posted since back in May of 2024. Jordan Keller was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Ellwood City hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive contests.
Ellwood City has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Beaver Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Beaver Falls suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Ellwood City when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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