Cranberry Area is 0-3 against Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley since April of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Berries will square off against Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley at 6:00 p.m. Cranberry Area will be strutting in after a win while Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley will be coming in after a loss.
Cranberry Area lost a heartbreaker the last time they played North Clarion, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's matchup. The Berries put the hurt on the Wolves with a sharp 11-1 victory on Wednesday.
Connor Morrow
| 04/09/25 @ North Clarion | 15 |
| 04/10/24 @ East Forest/West Forest | 7 |
| 05/08/24 vs Moniteau | 6 |
| 03/27/24 vs North Clarion | 6 |
| 04/23/24 @ Redbank Valley | 5 |
Connor Morrow was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over 6.2 innings pitched. Those 15 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole Findlay, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Findlay is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Landon Baker, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Redbank Valley on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley in their meetings with Redbank Valley: they've now lost three in a row.
Cranberry Area's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cranberry Area has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, though, as they've been averaging 8.7 hits. Given Cranberry Area's sizable advantage in that area, Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley will need to find a way to close that gap.
Cranberry Area might still be hurting after the 10-3 loss they got from Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Berries avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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