Softball Recap: Abington Heights Comets vs. West Scranton Invaders
Abington Heights can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They blew past the West Scranton Invaders 10-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Abington Heights.
Lauren Stalica made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Stalica has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Stalica was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Abington Heights got a massive performance out of Riley Knott, who went 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Isabelle Wilmot, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On West Scranton's side, MIa Tallo and Bianca Markovitch stepped up to the plate in a big way. Tallo went 1-for-3 with a home run, while Markovitch went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Even though they lost, West Scranton lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Abington Heights' victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for West Scranton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Abington Heights will head out on the road to take on North Pocono at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Abington Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for West Scranton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Holy Cross at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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