The Shamokin Area Indians will challenge the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Shamokin Area has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shamokin Area's last matchup with Milton could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Thursday. The Indians lost 16-3 to the Black Panthers. The Indians just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Shamokin Area saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AVA BONSHOCK, who went 3-for-4 with one double. Another was AUTUMN KEHLER, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Schuylkill Haven, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over Marian Catholic on Thursday.
Allison Scherer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Teagan Wehr was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last nine games she's played. Ally Becker was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Schuylkill Haven hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matches.
Schuylkill Haven's victory bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Shamokin Area, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shamokin Area has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Schuylkill Haven struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Shamokin Area's way against Schuylkill Haven when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Shamokin Area made off with a 16-4 win. Will the Indians repeat their success, or do the Hurricanes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
