Scranton is 1-9 against Wallenpaupack Area since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Knights will be playing at home against the Buckhorns at 4:30 p.m. Scranton has given up an average of 13.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Scranton is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Abington Heights, falling 15-1. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Wallenpaupack Area strolled into their game on Wednesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They blew past West Scranton 10-4. Fans of the Buckhorns have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Gabby Hieber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Wallenpaupack Area got a big performance out of Madison Haynes, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Alli Sterner, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Wallenpaupack Area always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Scranton only posted an OBP of .375.
Wallenpaupack Area pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.7 runs this season. As for Scranton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Scranton suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Wallenpaupack Area when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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