The North Pocono Trojans will take on the Bethlehem Catholic Golden Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. North Pocono will be strutting in after a win while Bethlehem Catholic will be coming in after a loss.
North Pocono took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They walked away with a 13-10 victory over Delaware Valley. The win continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won five in a row.
Connor Ruddy
| 05/07/26 vs Delaware Valley | 5 |
| 04/26/26 @ Governor Livingston | 3 |
| 04/22/26 vs Valley View | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Scranton Prep | 3 |
| 05/04/26 @ Wallenpaupack Area | 2 |
Connor Ruddy was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases while going 5-for-5. Those five hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jameson Gassert, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: North Pocono kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Bethlehem Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against Easton Area, falling 17-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Golden Hawks have suffered against the Red Rovers since April 28, 2022.
Bethlehem Catholic saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Kowalski, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Bethlehem Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15-1. As for North Pocono, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.
North Pocono might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Bethlehem Catholic in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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