Scranton took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Scranton Prep, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights beat the Cavaliers on Monday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 4-3. While the Knights didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Thor Kelly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Henry Bartlebaugh was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Those runs were his first of the season.
Scranton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Scranton Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Scranton will square off against rival 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. Meanwhile, Scranton Prep is set to face off against their familiar foe West Scranton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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