Charleroi back on track behind Shields

By JEFF OLIVER
MVI Sports
With his team facing elimination from the American Legion State Tournament, Ben Shields decided to put his squad on his shoulders.
Shields pitched a complete game shutout and helped himself at the plate with three hits and three RBI as Charleroi eliminated Wesleyville, 8-0, Wednesday at Rosan-Oglietti Park in Latrobe.
As a result of the win, Charleroi stays alive in the losers’ bracket and will take on (LOSER OF PAXTON AND QUAKERTOWN) today at 3:40 p.m.
Shields was in command all game against Wesleyville, as he fired a six-hitter with eight strikeouts and just one walk.
“He really pitched a good game, one we had to have,” said Charleroi manager Luke Mollis. “After losing Tuesday, we needed picked up and he gave us a lift.”

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