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Rockets rally to beat rival Eagles

Trailing Grove City 2-0 late in Wednesday's baseball game, Slippery Rock plated all of its runs in the top of the sixth frame in earning a 7-5 victory over the rival Eagles.

Brett Galcik had two hits, including a double, and drove in two runs for the Rockets (4-5).

Shane Thompson struck out seven on the mound for Slippery Rock.

Slippery Rock 000 007 0 — 7 9 3

Grove City 002 003 0 — 5 5 0

W: Shane Thompson 5.1 IP (7K, 3BB). L: Dylan McElhinny 1.2 IP (2K, 2BB)

Slippery Rock: Brett Galcik 1B 2B 2RBI, Nick Kingerski 1B 2B RBI

Grove City: Hayden McCreadie 2-1B 2RBI

Friday: Sharon at Slippery Rock

Moniteau 7, Cranberry 4 — Brady Thompson drove in three runs and Dawson Wallace doubled and had two RBI as the Warriors (9-2) hung on for this win.Ray Dean got the win, striking out six in 4 2/3 innings.Moniteau 002 140 0 — 7 6 xCranberry 000 020 2 — 4 8 xW: Ray Dean 4.2IP (6K, 2BB).Moniteau: Dawson Wallace 2B 1B 2-RBI, Brady Thompson 1B 3-RBIThursday: Moniteau at Redbank Valley

Natalie King, Emily Schmidt and Sydney Selker each hit a home run in Freeport's 8-1 win at McKeesport Wednesday afternoon.Selker was also the winning pitcher, striking out nine and allowing just the one run on three hits.The Yellowjackets (5-5, 3-3) held a slim 2-1 lead before erupting for six runs in the top of the seventh inning.Freeport 002 000 6 — 8 5 2McKeesport 010 000 0 — 1 3 2W: Sydney Selker 7 IP (9K, 5BB).Freeport (5-5, 3-3): Natalie King 1B HR 2R 2RBI, Emily Schmidt HR 2RBI, Sydney Selker HR 2RBIFriday: Greensburg Salem at Freeport

Landon Strawn had 43 assists and Carson Stein 19 digs to lead Butler to a 22-25, 25-23, 25-10, 25-21 win over North Hills Tuesday night.Tyler Gillis added 17 kills and Caleb Proudfoot five blocks for the Golden Tornado (5-4, 4-1), who will be in action again at home Thursday against Shaler.

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