The East Stroudsburg North Timberwolves will square off against the Whitehall Zephyrs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: East Stroudsburg North has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Whitehall will arrive with three straight victories.
East Stroudsburg North lost 15-5 to East Stroudsburg South on Wednesday.
East Stroudsburg North saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Adrover, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Whitehall got the win against Allentown Central Catholic on Wednesday by a conclusive 12-1. The Zephyrs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Morgan Laub was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Laub was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Alyssa Dunbar was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. She also brought in two RBI, marking her first of the season. Nya Brown was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
Whitehall always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Whitehall's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for East Stroudsburg North, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. East Stroudsburg North has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Whitehall struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
East Stroudsburg North couldn't quite finish off Whitehall in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 and fell 11-9. Will the Timberwolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
