Alleghenys Escort Defending Champs to the Door; Advance to ECCS Match-Up with New York
October 10, 2024
Pittsburgh (UBAN) - First baseman Brandon Belt connected with a 'big fly' and had 2 RBI as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys defeated the New Orleans Blues 12 to 3 at PNC Park to advance to the Eastern Conference Championship Series for the fourth time in the past six years. The Alleghenys will face the Highlanders in New York on Saturday evening.
Pittsburgh took the lead off Kyle Hendricks in the first inning scoring 2 runners on 2 hits.
Pittsburgh had many opportunities throughout the game and scored in 6 separate innings.
Luis Castillo(2-1) was the winner allowing 2 runs in 7 innings. Hendricks(0-1) was charged with the loss. He allowed 6 hits and 1 walk in 1 and 2/3 innings.
