Baseball Preview: West Shamokin Wolves vs. Penns Manor Comets
West Shamokin is 8-0 against Penns Manor since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The West Shamokin Wolves will head out on the road to square off against the Penns Manor Comets at 4:00 p.m. West Shamokin has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 18.
West Shamokin's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Karns City on Thursday. They lost 10-0 to the Gremlins.
Meanwhile, Penns Manor has not done well against Marion Center recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Penns Manor had just enough and edged Marion Center out 9-7. The victory was some much needed relief for Penns Manor as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Connor James made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. James has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. James was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Carter Smith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Justin Vojtek, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
West Shamokin's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Penns Manor, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
West Shamokin's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. West Shamokin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Penns Manor, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will West Shamokin continue to outrun the ball?
West Shamokin skirted past Penns Manor 10-9 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for West Shamokin since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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