Pocono Mountain West has not done well against Scranton recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Pocono Mountain West Panthers were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over the Scranton Knights. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pocono Mountain West.
Ryder Bray was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Bray was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Bray wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Espinoza, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Pocono Mountain West pushed their record up to 4-8 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Scranton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Pocono Mountain West will be playing at home against Nazareth Area at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Nazareth Area will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Pocono Mountain West surely won't give up without a fight. As for Scranton, they will head out on the road to challenge Valley View at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Valley View has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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