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Early lead gives Laurel Auto Group victory over Paul’s Renegades, 11-1

Wednesday, July 15 – 5:30PM Laurel Auto Group jumped out to an early lead on Paul’s Renegades and captured an 11-1 victory on Wednesday at Point Stadium. With eight runs in the first three innings, Laurel Auto Group left no doubt about the eventual outcome. A fielder’s choice, a two-run single by Alex DiRienzo, a wild …

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Laurel Auto Group escapes Ophthalmic Associates behind Dylan Pietrantoni’s 7 strikeouts, 6-0

Tuesday, July 14 – 5:30PM Dylan Pietrantoni threw a shutout to lift Laurel Auto Group to a 6-0 win over Ophthalmic Associates at Point Stadium in seven innings. Laurel Auto Group’s Pietrantoni kept Ophthalmic Associates off the scoreboard for all seven innings he was on the mound. He pitched a shutout, allowing no opposing players to …

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Fourth-inning rally sparks win for Laurel Auto Group, 8-2

Monday, July 13 – 7:45PM Group came when Ryan Wardropper homered in the fourth inning, Austin Sleek homered in the fourth inning, and Zac Heide homered in the fifth inning. Heide put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for Laurel Auto Group. He homered in the fifth inning and doubled in the sixth inning. …

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Alex DiRienzo makes 2 runs hold up for Laurel Auto Group in 2-0 win over Paul’s Renegades

Saturday, July 11 – 5:30PM Laurel Auto Group’s offense didn’t make it easy on Alex DiRienzo at Roxbury Park, providing two runs off of Paul’s Renegades pitching on Saturday, but Laurel Auto Group’s starter was still able to get the job done. DiRienzo threw seven innings on the way to a win in seven innings. Laurel …

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Laurel Auto Group falls 9-1 to Martella’s Pharmacy despite Cory Wheeler’s effort

Saturday, July 11 – 4:00PM Laurel Auto Group wound up on the wrong side of a 9-1 score on Saturday at Point Stadium, tasting defeat at the hands of Martella’s Pharmacy. Justin Vardian recorded the win for Martella’s Pharmacy. He allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out eight, walked five and surrendered three …

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Laurel Auto Group’s offense erupts for 9 runs in victory over Ophthalmic Associates

Friday, July 10 – 7:45PM Laurel Auto Group continued to pile up the runs on Friday, scoring three runs in the seventh inning, on the way to a 9-0 landslide win over Ophthalmic Associates at Point Stadium. Laurel Auto Group scored three runs in the seventh on Laurel Auto Group scored in the seventh on a …

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Laurel Auto Group take out First Commonwealth with help from Danny Clark, 8-4

Friday, July 10 – 5:30PM Laurel Auto Group beat First Commonwealth 8-4 in seven innings on Friday at Point Stadium behind Danny Clark, who went 2-4. He singled in the fourth inning and tripled in the seventh inning. Patrick Boyer got it done on the bump on the way to a win. He allowed four runs …

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Laurel Auto Group sixth-inning burst enough to top Ophthalmic Associates, 6-0

Thursday, July 09 – 5:30PM Laurel Auto Group sixth-inning burst enough to top Ophthalmic Associates, 6-0 Laurel Auto Group beat Ophthalmic Associates 6-0 in seven innings on Thursday at Point Stadium after a four-run explosion in the sixth inning. Laurel Auto Group scored in the sixth on a passed ball, an RBI single byRyan Wardropper, and …

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Laurel Auto Group makes the most of 6 hits in 5-4 victory over First Commonwealth

Wednesday, July 08 – 5:30PM Laurel Auto Group and First Commonwealth both threatened with rallies, but it was Laurel Auto Group that eventually took advantage of them in a 5-4 win at Point Stadium. First Commonwealth out-hit Laurel Auto Group eight to six, but First Commonwealth stranded 10 runners on base. Laurel Auto Group held off …

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Laurel Auto Group survives Martella’s Pharmacy 5-4 thanks to Danny Clark’s late-game heroics

Thursday, July 02 – 7:45PM Danny Clark drove in the go-ahead run to give Laurel Auto Group the lead in the seventh inning, as Laurel Auto Group hung on to beat Martella’s Pharmacy 5-4 on Thursday. With the score tied at four in the seventh inning, an error scored Zac Heide. Laurel Auto Group held off …

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Sixth-inning lead change vaults Paul’s Renegades past Laurel Auto Group, 7-4

Wednesday, July 01 – 5:30PM A tight game was decided in the sixth inning as Laurel Auto Group fell to Paul’s Renegades 7-4 in seven innings on Wednesday at Point Stadium. Cory Wheeler paced Laurel Auto Group at the plate. Wheeler went 3-4 and scored one run. He tripled in the third inning and singled in …

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Laurel Auto Group makes the most of 6 hits in 7-4 victory over Paul’s Renegades

Monday, June 29 – 7:45PM Laurel Auto Group and Paul’s Renegades both threatened with rallies, but it was Laurel Auto Group that eventually took advantage of them in a 7-4 win at Point Stadium. Paul’s Renegades had nine hits compared with Laurel Auto Group’s six, but Paul’s Renegades stranded nine runners on base. Zac Heide led …

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Offenses dominate as Laurel Auto Group outscores Martella’s Pharmacy 9-8

Friday, June 26 – 5:30PM Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair Friday as Laurel Auto Group outscored Martella’s Pharmacy 9-8 in eight innings. Hitters on both sides were strong at the plate as the teams combined for 23 hits, including three extra base hits. The teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to …

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Check Out the Article by Cory Isenberg in Tuesday’s Tribune-Democrat

Laurel Auto Group hands shutout to First Comm. Bank – The Tribune-Democrat, Tuesday, June 22, 2015 http://tribune-democrat.cnhi.newsmemory.com/publink.php?shareid=0b927b90f BY CORY ISENBERG CISENBERG@TRIBDEM.COM Laurel Auto Group was on cruise control most of Monday night in the AAABA League early game at Point Stadium against First Commonwealth Bank. Left-hander Danny Clark allowed just one hit and Laurel’s batters …

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Early lead gives Laurel Auto Group victory over First Commonwealth, 7-0

Laurel Auto Group jumped out to an early lead on First Commonwealth and captured a 7-0 victory on Monday at Point Stadium. The game was decided quickly as Laurel Auto Group exerted its will early with five runs in the first three innings. An RBI double by Zac Heide, a sacrifice fly by Austin Sleek, …

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Zac Heide leads Laurel Auto Group to 6-4 win over Paul’s Renegades

A great effort by Zac Heide hoisted Laurel Auto Group to a 6-4 win in 11 innings over Paul’s Renegades on Sunday at Point Stadium. Heide rocked Paul’s Renegades with two home runs. Heide went 3-6 in the game with four RBIs and two runs scored. Heide homered in the fifth and eleventh innings. Heide …

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No-hitter leads Laurel Auto Group past Ophthalmic Associates 4-0

Friday was a day Dylan Pietrantoni will remember forever as Pietrantoni threw a no-hitter in Laurel Auto Group’s 4-0 victory over Ophthalmic Associates. No Ophthalmic Associates batter was able to locate Pietrantoni’s pitches during the game. Pietrantoni threw a no-hitter, striking out eight batters and walking one while recording his momentous feat. He got Foor …

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Laurel Auto Group defeats Ophthalmic Associates after late game single, 3-2

Laurel Auto Group and Ophthalmic Associates traded the lead five times on Wednesday, but Laurel Auto Group ended up on top with a 3-2 win in seven innings over Ophthalmic Associates. Laurel Auto Group pulled out the win thanks to a strong seventh inning. Laurel Auto Group scored on an RBI single by Nico Pecora …

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Laurel Auto Group AAABA Baseball Supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness with “Teal Tuesdays”

Laurel Auto Group players & coaches will be wearing teal-colored game hats & jerseys on Tuesdays throughout the 2015 AAABA baseball season. Twelve years ago, Ann Harris – Smith passed away from ovarian cancer. Mike and Matt Smith, owners of the Johnstown AAABA franchise, were surprised by the Laurel Auto Group teammates & coaches when they wore new batting practice t-shirts & game hats. The t-shirts said “Change The Future” and colored teal to represent ovarian cancer awareness. …

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Early lead gives Laurel Auto Group victory over First Commonwealth, 12-0

Laurel Auto Group jumped out to an early lead on First Commonwealth and captured a 12-0 victory on Thursday at Roxbury Park. The game was decided quickly as Laurel Auto Group exerted its will early with five runs in the first three innings. An RBI triple by Cory Wheeler and an RBI single by Ryan …

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Laurel Auto Group fend off Martella’s Pharmacy’s late push, hold on 2-1

Martella’s Pharmacy wasn’t able to come back from the big hole it dug itself into against Laurel Auto Group, and Martella’s Pharmacy lost 2-1 to Laurel Auto Group after falling behind by two runs in the fourth inning. Martella’s Pharmacy scored one run in the fifth on a groundout by Crawford. Despite its efforts, Martella’s …

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Laurel Auto Group tops Paul’s Renegades in back-and-forth affair, 4-3

Laurel Auto Group took the last of five lead changes in a back-and-forth affair against Paul’s Renegades, securing a 4-3 victory on Thursday at Point Stadium. Laurel Auto Group finally managed to grab the lead after a strong seventh inning. Laurel Auto Group went up for good on an RBI single by Ryan Wardropper off …

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Laurel Auto Group outhits Martella’s Pharmacy in 6-5 defeat!

Laurel Auto Group lost 6-5 in seven innings at Point Stadium on Thursday, despite outhitting Martella’s Pharmacy nine to eight. Cory Wheeler went a perfect 4-4 at the plate for Laurel Auto Group. He doubled in the second inning and singled in the fourth, fifth, and seventh innings. Even though Martinelli allowed five runs over …

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Laurel Auto Group musters more hits but falls 6-4 to Martella’s Pharmacy

Laurel Auto Group won the hit battle 6-5 on Wednesday, but couldn’t push enough runs across to get the win, instead losing 6-4 in seven innings to Martella’s Pharmacy at Roxbury Park. Ben Webb racked up two RBIs on two hits for Laurel Auto Group. He singled in the first and third innings. Alex DiRienzo …

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Laurel Auto Group Baseball 2015 Season Opener Tonight!

IT’S GAMEDAY!! At 7:45 pm tonight, the Laurel Auto Group AAABA baseball team will take the field at Point Stadium against Paul’s Renegades. Tyler Tubbs #35 will be the starting pitcher for tonight’s opener. Follow Laurel Auto AAABA on Twitter @LAG3ABA for up-to-the-minute game highlights, news, and more. For directions to the field, use this link Point …

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