Connellsville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past the Yough Cougars 18-3. The high-scoring effort was just what Connellsville needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Zach Knabenshue looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Grayden Gillott was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Firestone, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Connellsville is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-6 record this season. As for Yough, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Connellsville is on the road again on Monday to play Bethel Park at 4:00 p.m. Bethel Park's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Connellsville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Yough, they will be playing at home against Mt. Pleasant at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Mt. Pleasant will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Yough surely won't give up without a fight.
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