Lancers
| 04/14/25 @ Aliquippa | 17 |
| 03/29/25 vs Ambridge | 16 |
| 04/14/25 @ Aliquippa | 15 |
| 04/07/25 vs Freedom Area | 14 |
| 04/09/25 vs Freedom Area | 13 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Neshannock). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Aliquippa Quips a 17-0 shutout on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won four games by six runs or more so far this season.
Denny Joseph looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Kevin Gierlach was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jackson Biondi, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Neshannock was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .727. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .353 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Neshannock's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Aliquippa, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coming up, Neshannock will welcome Mohawk Area at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Aliquippa, they will venture away from home to take on Laurel at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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