After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hempfield Area, Blackhawk was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Union Area Scotties with a sharp 19-4 win. That's more bragging rights for Blackhawk, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Owen Keister made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Keister was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Blackhawk let Loghan Elich and Carter Davis loose on the outfield. Elich scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Davis went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Finn Conlon was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
On Union Area's side, Mike Gunn and Andrew Gettings stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gunn went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI, while Gettings went 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run.
The victory got Blackhawk back to even at 1-1. As for Union Area, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Blackhawk will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Central Valley at 4:00 p.m. As for Union Area, they will head out on the road to take on Neshannock at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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