Scranton hasn't had much luck against Wallenpaupack Area recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Knights will face off against the Buckhorns at 4:30 p.m. Scranton has given up an average of 15 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Scranton is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game on Friday. They lost 17-0 to Abington Heights. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 22, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Meanwhile, Wallenpaupack Area had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past West Scranton 9-3 on Friday. With that win, the Buckhorns brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Clara Babyak made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sarah Decker, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Leighton, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Wallenpaupack Area's record now sits at 6-4. As for Scranton, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.
Scranton suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Wallenpaupack Area when the teams last played on April 3rd. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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