Shamokin Area had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Williams Valley Vikings 11-1. That looming 11-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Shamokin Area yet this season.
Ty Neary made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Neary was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Joey Hile and Hayden Karlovich did most of the damage at the plate: Hile scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Karlovich scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Landon Kramer, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
On Williams Valley's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Adams, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Shamokin Area's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-13. As for Williams Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shamokin Area will challenge Jersey Shore at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Shamokin Area is facing Jersey Shore at the right time seeing as Jersey Shore is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Williams Valley, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Nativity BVM at 4:30 p.m.
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