Scranton Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Scranton Knights. The Cavaliers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Paul Rusincovitch put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Michael DeRichie was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Scranton Prep's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Scranton, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-4.
Coming up, Scranton Prep will challenge West Scranton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Invaders will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Scranton, they will square off against North Pocono at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Knights have won five straight at home, while the Trojans won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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