Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Union Area couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes by a score of 3-1 on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, Union Area couldn't push the score so high this time.
Rocco Galmarini spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On Carmichaels' side, Liam Lohr made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Lohr has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lohr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Lohr wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Robbie Wilson-Jones, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Union Area's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Carmichaels, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-4.
As of now, neither Union Area nor Carmichaels have any future games scheduled.
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