Union Area hasn't had much luck against Neshannock recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Scotties will take on the Lancers at 2:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Union Area is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Western Beaver.
Union Area saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colton Cox, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Neshannock didn't have quite enough to beat Mohawk Area on Wednesday and fell 6-4. The defeat continues a trend for the Lancers in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost four in a row.
Neshannock's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Union Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Union Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Neshannock struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Union Area couldn't quite get it done against Neshannock in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as they fell 8-4. Can the Scotties avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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