West Shamokin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the United Lions by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Shamokin of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Max Long put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Long has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Long was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ben McConnell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Even though they lost, West Shamokin didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On United's side, the team relied heavily on Cole McGinnis, who scored a run while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
West Shamokin's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for United, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6.
West Shamokin will take on Homer-Center at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Homer-Center will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something West Shamokin surely won't give up without a fight. As for United, they will head out on the road to take on Conemaugh Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. United is facing Conemaugh Valley at the right time seeing as Conemaugh Valley is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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