Sadly, Aliquippa is still looking for their first win of the season after five matches. They suffered a tough 18-0 defeat at the hands of the Neshannock Lancers on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Aliquippa's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Neshannock's part, Abigale Measel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Measel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Measel was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Gabby Quinn was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jaidon Nogay, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Aliquippa's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Neshannock, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aliquippa will square off against Laurel at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Laurel will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Neshannock, they will head out on the road to take on Cathedral Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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