Softball Recap: Scranton Takes a Loss

Scranton had lost 16 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it 17. They came up short against the North Pocono Trojans, falling 23-1. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Knights couldn't push the score so high this time.

As for North Pocono, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. That looming 23-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.

For North Pocono's part, Amelia Bell was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Bell a new career-high. Paige Dymek also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Scranton is set to challenge their familiar foe West Scranton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, North Pocono will take on rival Abington Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Trojans 3.2, the Comets 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.