McKeesport scored the most runs they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 10-5 to the Portage Mustangs. The defeat means McKeesport is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Garrett Tarker and Brayden Lindsey stepped up to the plate in a big way. Tarker scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2, while Lindsey scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brady Boyle, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Portage's side, Jake McCoy was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. McCoy was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Easton Slanoc, who scored three runs while going 4-for-5. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Connor Binaut was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
McKeesport's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Portage, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
McKeesport will be playing at home against Woodland Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Woodland Hills is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning McKeesport will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Portage, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-1 loss vs. Penn Cambria on the 20th.
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