The Clarion-Limestone Lions will head out on the road to face off against Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Clarion-Limestone had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of Karns City by a score of 5-3.
Logan Lutz put in work no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Lutz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Lutz wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kohen Kemmer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Brockway.
Like Clarion-Limestone, Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Chase Ruth. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Ruth was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Zach Cooper was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alex Walzak, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Clarion-Limestone was able to grind out a solid victory over Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 5-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clarion-Limestone 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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