Port Allegany won the last time they faced Otto-Eldred and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Gators came out on top against the Terrors by a score of 5-1. Those five runs were actually the fewest the Gators have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Levi Howard and Kellen Veilleux made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Howard pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Meanwhile, Veilleux pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Howard went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Veilleux went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Derek Smith, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Tyler Carinci was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Port Allegany was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Gators
| 04/23/25 @ Otto-Eldred | 5-1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Cameron County | 13-3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Coudersport | 12-4 |
| 04/07/25 @ Northern Potter | 8-5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Kane | 9-8 |
| 03/24/25 vs Smethport | 16-1 |
The victory keeps Port Allegany at an undefeated 6-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.5 runs this season. As for Otto-Eldred, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Allegany will host Oswayo Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Gators are facing the Green Wave at the right time seeing as the Green Wave are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Otto-Eldred, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Smethport at 4:30 p.m.
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