Leopards win slugfest with Titans

Belle Vernon Area’s Maren Metikosh (7) heads for home behind teammate Abby Fabin (13) after slugging a three-run homer in the fourth inning of a 12-8 win over visiting West Mifflin. Jeff Helsel / MVI Sports

By JEREMY SELLEW
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The Belle Vernon Area softball team inched closer to a playoff berth, and got a leg up in securing at least the No. 3 spot in the section Wednesday, outslugging visiting West Mifflin, 12-8, at Tom Rodriguez Field in Washington Township.
After struggling the last two games, Leopards center fielder Maren Metikosh started raking again against the Titans. The junior finished 3 for 3 with a single, triple and three-run homer with five RBIs.

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