Shamokin Area hasn't had much luck against Shikellamy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Indians will head out to take on the Braves at 4:30 p.m. Shamokin Area has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shamokin Area is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Montoursville, falling 11-1.
Shamokin Area saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joey Hile, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Shikellamy was a bit more limited in their contest on Monday. They fell just short of Selinsgrove by a score of 2-1.
Charlie Walter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Shamokin Area's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Shikellamy, their defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-12.
Shamokin Area might still be hurting after the 11-5 loss they got from Shikellamy in their previous meeting on Wednesday. Can the Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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