
Blue Devils
04/01/25 @ Apollo Ridge | 0 |
03/25/25 vs Sto-Rox | 15 |
03/24/25 @ Valley | 12 |
03/18/25 @ Highlands | 1 |
03/11/25 @ Springdale | 13 |
03/10/25 vs Valley | 14 |
Leechburg is 8-2 against Jeannette since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Blue Devils will venture away from home to square off against the Jayhawks at 4:00 p.m. Leechburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Leechburg's offense. They came up short against Apollo Ridge on Tuesday, falling 13-0. The Blue Devils have struggled against the Vikings recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jeannette). They were the clear victors by a 15-3 margin over Monessen on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Jayhawks in their matchups with the Greyhounds: they've now won five in a row.
Grace Stein was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Shaw, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Raylyn Gallik was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Leechburg's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Jeannette, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Leechburg suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Jeannette in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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