For the second straight game, United will face off against Conemaugh Valley. The Lions will venture away from home to challenge the Blue Jays at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. United is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
United took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They came out on top against Conemaugh Valley by a score of 6-1. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Blue Jays recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Brendan James was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because United is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 0-3 otherwise. James was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Ryan Felix
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Felix, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Cole McGinnis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
United kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Conemaugh Valley's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 5-2-1. As for United, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. United has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Conemaugh Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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