Softball Game Preview: Scranton Knights vs. North Pocono Trojans

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Previous 6 Games

04/22/22 - Away	5-19 L
04/30/19 - Home	4-3 W
04/24/18 - Away	11-2 W
04/17/17 - Home	2-10 L
04/25/16 - Away	2-6 L
04/23/15 - Home	6-1 W

Scranton and North Pocono are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Knights will venture away from home to face off against the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Scranton has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 19.

Scranton fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Scranton Prep on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 7-6.

Meanwhile, North Pocono got the win against Delaware Valley on Monday by a conclusive 12-2. Considering the Trojans have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Amelia Bell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Isabella Forgione was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those doubles were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Areilla Bell, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.

North Pocono always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Delaware Valley only posted an OBP of .304.

North Pocono pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Scranton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Scranton might still be hurting after the 19-5 loss they got from North Pocono in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.