The Homer-Center Wildcats scored four runs in the sixth inning and defeated WPIAL runner-up Union, 6-2, Monday in the first round of the PIAA Class A playoffs at the White Township Recreation Complex.
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Dakota Sunday drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth inning to bring home Jayke Saiani with what would be the game-winning run. Corey Cavalier followed with a two-run single for insurance runs and Jesse Lee, who led the team with two hits, knocked in one more run with a single to complete the rally.
Junior Nate Davis pitched a complete-game victory for the District 6 champions, who improved to 20-1. Davis struck out 10 batters and allowed five hits.
Homer-Center will play Greensburg Central Catholic in the quarterfinal round Thursday at North Allegheny High School. Airtime is 3:40 p.m. on WCCS AM 1160, FM 101.1 and WCCS streaming on the TribLIVE High School Sports Network (link to be posted).
