The Shenango Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Freedom Area Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Shenango is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Shenango lost 12-1 to Laurel on Monday.
Brianna Aluisia was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Aluisia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Aluisia was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Freedom Area gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They blew past Aliquippa 16-1. The high-scoring effort was just what Freedom Area needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Like Shenango, Freedom Area also got a great game from a two-way player: Emilee Waggoner. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Waggoner was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Shaye Bailey was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Haydan Baucan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Shenango's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-7. As for Freedom Area, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Shenango took their victory against Freedom Area in their previous matchup on April 15th by a conclusive 11-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Shenango 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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