Tunkhannock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell 4-0 to the Dallas Mountaineers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tunkhannock of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Tunkhannock saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brandon Kozlansky, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Even though they lost, Tunkhannock hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Dallas' side, Dylan Chapman tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Jack Leandri was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ethan Tinner, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Tunkhannock's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Dallas, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tunkhannock will stay at home for another game and welcome Wyoming Area at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Dallas will take on Scranton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Scranton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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