Softball Recap: Eight Straight Home Victories for North Pocono

Trojans

Margin (Wins)

04/14/25 vs Delaware Valley	10
04/10/25 vs West Scranton	10
03/31/25 @ Northwest Area	10
03/20/25 @ Wilkes-Barre	8
03/29/25 @ Liberty	6

North Pocono won the last time they faced Delaware Valley and things went their way on Monday too. The Trojans blew past the Warriors 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.

Amelia Bell was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: 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, the team relied heavily on Isabella Forgione, who went 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 victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Delaware Valley, the defeat was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 5-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Pocono will welcome Scranton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Trojans are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Delaware Valley, they will be playing at home against Abington Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.