West Shamokin hit Purchase Line with a four-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Dragons fell just short of the Wolves by a score of 6-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 on Tuesday.
Christian Moyer
| 04/09/26 @ West Shamokin | 6 |
| 04/02/26 @ Portage | 7 |
| 03/30/26 vs Penns Manor | 10 |
Christian Moyer was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Moyer wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Matthew Johnston, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Ryan Matko also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Purchase Line's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for West Shamokin, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purchase Line will square off against Harmony Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for West Shamokin, they will take on Highlands at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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