Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Purchase Line couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 12-9 to the Union Area Scotties on Monday. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Red Dragons, who until this matchup were averaging 2.77 runs allowed.
Leah Nelson and Addessa Beer stepped up to the plate in a big way. Nelson went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run, while Beer went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lillian Stauffer, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Purchase Line's loss dropped their record down to 17-5. As for Union Area, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 20-2.
Purchase Line does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Union Area, they will face off against DuBois Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Scotties' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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