Albert Gallatin hasn't had much luck against Belle Vernon recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Colonials will venture away from home to take on the Leopards at 6:00 p.m. Albert Gallatin has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Albert Gallatin's last matchup with Elizabeth Forward could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Wednesday. The Colonials came up short against the Warriors, falling 15-1. The Colonials' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Belle Vernon didn't have quite enough to beat Mt. Pleasant on Friday and fell 8-7.
Belle Vernon got a good showing from Ian Porter, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Porter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cole Matusik and Connor Bergman stepped up to the plate in a big way. Matusik got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Bergman went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Bergman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Plymire, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Belle Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Albert Gallatin, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9-1.
Albert Gallatin couldn't quite get it done against Belle Vernon in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 9-4. Can the Colonials avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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