Wallenpaupack Area was the 4-0 winner over Scranton Prep when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Wallenpaupack Area Buckhorns fell just short of the Scranton Prep Cavaliers by a score of 5-4 on Saturday.
Wallenpaupack Area saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Greg VanGorder, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI. VanGorder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Chris Doty was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Wallenpaupack Area was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Scranton Prep's side, George Stallman was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Decker, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Wallenpaupack Area's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Scranton Prep, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-4.
Wallenpaupack Area will be playing in front of their home fans against West Scranton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Scranton Prep, they will head out on the road to take on Delaware Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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