The Neshannock Lancers will face off against the Sharpsville Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Neshannock will come into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Neshannock is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Everything went their way against Chartiers-Houston as they made off with a 7-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won 17 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Addy Frye spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gabby Quinn was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, Sharpsville lost 14-5 to Seneca on Monday.
Izzie Candiotti made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Neshannock's victory was their 26th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 22-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Sharpsville, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.
Neshannock's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Lancers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Sharpsville, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Neshannock continue to outrun the ball?
Neshannock skirted past Sharpsville 2-1 in their previous meeting back in June of 2023. Do the Lancers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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