The Shamokin Area Indians are on the road again on Saturday to play the Bloomsburg Panthers at 10:00 a.m. One thing working in Shamokin Area's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
In what's become a running theme this season, Shamokin Area gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Milton with a sharp 11-1 victory.
EMMA KURTZ made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. KURTZ has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. KURTZ was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, KENNEDY PETROVICH was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was AVA HUGHES, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Bloomsburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hughesville.
Mya Coyne made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Madeline Devine was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Shamokin Area's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-3. As for Bloomsburg, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.
Shamokin Area skirted past Bloomsburg 6-5 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Bloomsburg's Madison Roberts, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Now that she won't be playing on Saturday, will it be that much easier for Shamokin Area to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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