Shikellamy has not done well against Williamsport recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Shikellamy Braves narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Williamsport Millionaires 8-6. That two run margin sets a new team best for Shikellamy this season.
Shikellamy let Allison Minnier and Sydney Sinko loose on the outfield. Minnier went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double, while Sinko scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Ella Oakes was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Williamsport's side, Emily McAnelly made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 4-for-4.
Even though they lost, Williamsport didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shikellamy only tossed three.
Shikellamy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Williamsport, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Shikellamy has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Danville at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Danville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Williamsport, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Central Mountain at 4:30 p.m. Central Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
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