Greater Nanticoke Area lost against Wilkes-Barre back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Trojans fell 5-2 to the Wolfpack.
Derek Miller put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Derek Shemanski, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. Serafino Raggi also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Greater Nanticoke Area's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Wilkes-Barre, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-4.
Coming up, Greater Nanticoke Area will welcome Pittston at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wilkes-Barre, they will head out on the road to take on Wyoming Valley West at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolfpack's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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