Charleroi extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-4 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles. That's two games in a row now that the Cougars have lost by just one run.
As for Keystone Oaks, they now have a winning record of 5-4. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Charleroi: they've now won three in a row.
For Keystone Oaks' part, Nate Rohe made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. With that strong performance, Rohe is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those doubles were his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brady McDine, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. He has become a key player for Keystone Oaks: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Charleroi beat the Golden Eagles by a score of 7-5 on Tuesday.
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