Shamokin Area can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Selinsgrove Seals a 17-0 shutout. Shamokin Area's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
EMMA KURTZ made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. KURTZ has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. KURTZ was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on KENNEDY PETROVICH, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was AUTUMN KEHLER, who went 3-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and a triple.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Shamokin Area, bringing their record for this year to 13-3. As for Selinsgrove, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Shamokin Area will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Sugar Valley Rural at 4:30 p.m. Shamokin Area is facing Sugar Valley Rural at the right time seeing as Sugar Valley Rural is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Selinsgrove, they will head out on the road to challenge Shikellamy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shikellamy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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