Sadly, Wilkes-Barre is still looking for their first win of the season after five matches. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 13-2 walloping at the hands of the Tunkhannock Tigers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wilkes-Barre of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 5th.
For Tunkhannock's part, Mckenzie Hannon made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Hannon has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Hannon was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Erin Van Ness was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Kayden Bamberger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Wilkes-Barre's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Tunkhannock, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Wilkes-Barre will be playing at home against Crestwood at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Wilkes-Barre is facing Crestwood at the right time seeing as Crestwood is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Tunkhannock, they will head out on the road to face off against Hazleton Area at 4:15 a.m. on Monday. Hazleton Area is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Tunkhannock will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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