Scranton Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 8-1 loss at the hands of the West Scranton Invaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Scranton Prep of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For West Scranton's part, Amelia Noll made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Noll has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Noll was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mia Keenan, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was MIa Tallo, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Scranton Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for West Scranton, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Scranton Prep will take on Honesdale at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for West Scranton, they will head out on the road to challenge Abington Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Abington Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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