The Pocono Mountain East Cardinals are taking a road trip to face off against the Pleasant Valley Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pocono Mountain East took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Stroudsburg, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cardinals came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mountaineers on Wednesday, sneaking past 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since March 20th.
Pleasant Valley came out on top against East Stroudsburg North on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive ten-run sixth inning. The Bears blew past the Timberwolves 16-1. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won eight games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Kailyn Getz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Pleasant Valley got a massive performance out of Lydia Borger, who went 3-for-5 with two triples, five RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI Borger has posted since back in April of 2024. Allison Borger was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Pleasant Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Pocono Mountain East's record is now 7-4. As for Pleasant Valley, their record now sits at 8-6.
Pocono Mountain East skirted past Pleasant Valley 3-2 in their previous meeting back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cardinals since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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