Softball Game Preview: Pocono Mountain West Panthers vs. Pocono Mountain East Cardinals

Pocono Mountain West hasn't had much luck against Pocono Mountain East recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Pocono Mountain West turned things around against Louis E. Dieruff on Friday. They walked away with a 10-5 win over the Huskies.

Kaylee Masotti was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Cayleigh Keller was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. Sam Rider was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

Meanwhile, Pocono Mountain East narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Allentown Central Catholic 10-9. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won four in a row.

Pocono Mountain East's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Pocono Mountain West, their win bumped their record up to 4-12.

Pocono Mountain West suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Pocono Mountain East in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.