After flying high against Brockway on Tuesday, Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley came back down to earth. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley fell 6-2 to the Clarion-Limestone Lions on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley of the 5-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Sebastian Link was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Link was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Link wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trey Fleming, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Like Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, Clarion-Limestone also got a great game from a two-way player: Tommy Smith. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Brayden Murray was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Aiden Coulson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for Clarion-Limestone, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on East Forest/West Forest at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clarion-Limestone will take on North Clarion at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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