New Castle had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 4-16 to make it five. They came up short against the Shenango Wildcats, falling 13-0. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 2, 2019, but that streak is no more.
As for Shenango, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. Considering they have won eight games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Shenango's part, Jonathan Santangelo looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Shenango got a massive performance out of Joey Campoli, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Campoli has posted since back in April. Matt Fry was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
New Castle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shenango, they will venture away from home to challenge Poland Seminary at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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