The Belle Vernon Leopards will face off against the Blackhawk Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Belle Vernon is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
Belle Vernon's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Central Catholic on Monday. They lost 8-0 to the Vikings. The match marked the first time this season in which Belle Vernon was not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Blackhawk came up short against Moon Area last Monday and fell 5-1.
Blackhawk saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cody Woodward, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
Belle Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Blackhawk, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Belle Vernon's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. Belle Vernon has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Blackhawk, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Belle Vernon continue to outrun the ball?
Belle Vernon might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Blackhawk when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Belle Vernon avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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