Shenango had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with an 11-6 win over the Freeport Yellowjackets.
Kennedi Lynn and Brianna Aluisia made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lynn struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Aluisia pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Lynn scored a run while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances, while Aluisia scored a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Cashlin Buckel and Emma Herb did most of the damage at the plate: Buckel scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Herb scored two runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, Buckel posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiersten DiFrischia, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Shenango Wildcats face off against Moon Area Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Freeport, they will take on Kiski Area at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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