For the second straight game, Fox Chapel will face off against Shaler Area. The Foxes will be playing in front of their home fans against the Titans at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Fox Chapel took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Shaler Area, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Foxes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Titans on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Foxes have posted against the Titans since May 9, 2019.
Blake Krushinski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tyler Golembiewski, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Fox Chapel's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Shaler Area, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Shaler Area's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday. Fox Chapel has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Shaler Area, though, as they've been averaging only 3 strikeouts. Will Fox Chapel keep running through batters, or will the Titans buck the trend? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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