New Brighton couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their rough 10-0 loss to the Shenango Wildcats on Monday might stick with them for a while. The defeat means New Brighton is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Shenango's part, Kennedi Lynn made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Lynn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lynn was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Brianna Aluisia was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. Cashlin Buckel was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
Shenango made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3.
Coincidentally, New Brighton and Shenango will both be playing Neshannock the next time they take the field. Shenango will host Neshannock at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while New Brighton will host them at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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