South Hills is 7-0 against Rowland since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The South Hills Huskies will head out on the road to challenge the Rowland Raiders at 3:30 p.m. South Hills' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Rowland's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
South Hills scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let Rowland onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded South Hills with their most commanding win of the season.
Matt Manzo made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Manzo was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-1 with three RBI and a double.
In other pitching news, Justin Romero looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Diego Villarreal, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI. Noah Malone was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
South Hills pushed their record up to 10-4 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Rowland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
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