Wyoming Valley West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 15-5 defeat at the hands of the Pittston Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wyoming Valley West of the 14-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Madison Austra made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
On Pittston's side, Julia Mehal made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Mehal was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Gabby Roman was a standout: she scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tori Stephenson, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Wyoming Valley West's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Pittston, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wyoming Valley West will take on Crestwood at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pittston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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