Shamokin Area has not done well against Bloomsburg recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Shamokin Area Indians narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Bloomsburg Panthers 3-1. This was payback for Shamokin Area, who suffered an 11-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ty Neary was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Neary was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Bloomsburg's side, Hunter Hunsinger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Bloomsburg saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shane Frey, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Shamokin Area's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-14. As for Bloomsburg, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Shamokin Area will head out on the road to face off against Shikellamy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Shamokin Area is facing Shikellamy at the right time seeing as Shikellamy is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Bloomsburg, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Central Columbia at 4:00 p.m.
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