Pocono Mountain West is 0-10 against Pleasant Valley since April of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. Pocono Mountain West is taking a road trip to square off against Pleasant Valley at 4:00 p.m. Pocono Mountain West has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pocono Mountain West is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 33 runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Parkland on Friday. They lost 13-2 to the Trojans. The match marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pleasant Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They never let Allentown Central Catholic get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won four contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Kailyn Getz made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Getz was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brianca Pridham, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jovie Valenzuela was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Pleasant Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .767. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Pocono Mountain West now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Pleasant Valley, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pocono Mountain West has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .554. However, it's not like Pleasant Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .513. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pocono Mountain West suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Pleasant Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Pocono Mountain West avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
