McConnellsburg waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the North Star Cougars. That's more bragging rights for McConnellsburg, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Landin Gress looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Kohen Hall relieved him and did a solid job, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Gavin Fowler was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Jackson Clevenger was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On North Star's side, Cayden Turner was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Turner was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a double.
Turner wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nate Orris, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI. Another player making a difference was Braden Livingston, who scored a run and stole two bases.
McConnellsburg's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for North Star, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
McConnellsburg will be playing at home against Windber at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for North Star, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Williamsburg at 4:30 p.m.
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