Union Area extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-6. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Neshannock Lancers. If the Scotties were looking for revenge after losing 16-10 to the Lancers when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Neshannock, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.8 runs across that stretch.
For Neshannock's part, Joey DiMuccio was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. DiMuccio was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Luca Pagley was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. He 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. Mason Moroz was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Union Area will challenge Rochester at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Neshannock, they will face off against Freedom Area at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lancers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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