Sewickley Academy is on a three-game streak of home losses, Clairton a nine-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. Sewickley Academy will take on the Clairton Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Things were looking good for Sewickley Academy after they put the first points on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 11-7 to Quaker Valley. That's two games in a row now that Sewickley Academy has lost by exactly four runs.
Karan Kad was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Clairton suffered a tough 14-2 defeat at the hands of Bishop Canevin on Tuesday.
Robert Wallace was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Sewickley Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Clairton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Sewickley Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Clairton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Sewickley Academy took their win against Clairton when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. Will Sewickley Academy repeat their success, or does Clairton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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