Wyoming Valley West had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Berwick on Tuesday. The Spartans never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 6-0 victory. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by six runs or more this season.
Wyoming Valley West got a great performance from Gunner Giza as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Giza has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Wyoming Valley West let D'Vonte Rivers and Tyler Ruddy run wild. Rivers scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Ruddy scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Dubaskas, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Spartans
| 04/01/25 @ Berwick | 6-0 |
| 03/27/25 @ Selinsgrove | 4-3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Wallenpaupack Area | 8-1 |
The win was the third in a row for Wyoming Valley West, bringing their record up to 5-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Berwick, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wyoming Valley West will welcome Dallas at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Berwick, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Wilkes-Barre at 4:15 p.m. The Wolfpack's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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