Shikellamy had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Shamokin Area Indians 8-1. This was payback for Shikellamy, who suffered a 7-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mark Culp was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Culp has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Culp was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kayden McClusky was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cohen Boyer, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
On Shamokin Area's side, Hayden Karlovich was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base.
Shikellamy's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-14. As for Shamokin Area, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shikellamy will take on Bloomsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bloomsburg is coming into the contest with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning Shikellamy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Shamokin Area, they will be playing at home against Sugar Valley Rural at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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