Shamokin Area hadn't done well against Jersey Shore recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Indians narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Bulldogs 4-3. For the Indians, this counts as revenge for the 5-2 victory the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
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Shamokin Area let Rylan Price and Hayden Karlovich run wild. Price scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Karlovich scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Price has become a key player for Shamokin Area: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise.
The win got Shamokin Area back to even at 3-3. As for Jersey Shore, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shamokin Area will square off against Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Jersey Shore, they will take on Selinsgrove at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Seals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.67 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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