Leechburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 11-0 to the Apollo Ridge Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Leechburg of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Apollo Ridge's part, Jocelyn Snyder was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Snyder has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Snyder was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malea Veneziani, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Camdyn Kowalczyk was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Leechburg's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Apollo Ridge, they pushed their record up to 9-5 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Leechburg will challenge Greensburg Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Apollo Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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