It was a good run, but West Allegheny unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Union Area Scotties. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs West Allegheny has scored all season.
For Union Area's part, Mia Preuhs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 14 Ks. Preuhs has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addie Nogay, who fired off two home runs, four RBI, and a stolen base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Cameron, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
West Allegheny's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-2. As for Union Area, they pushed their record up to 18-1 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road.
West Allegheny will be playing in front of their home fans against Hampton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hampton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season. Union Area does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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