Greater Nanticoke Area extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-10 in the process. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dallas Mountaineers. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 17-2 to the Mountaineers when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Greater Nanticoke Area saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Derek Shemanski, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Dallas, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games.
On Dallas' side, Aaron Patton looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Kaden Coyne was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. Jude Nocito was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Greater Nanticoke Area will take on Hazleton Area at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Dallas, they will challenge Wilkes-Barre at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wolfpack will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Mountaineers surely won't give up without a fight.
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