Dallas has won four straight games at home, while Pittston has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Wednesday. The Mountaineers will welcome the Patriots at 4:15 p.m. Dallas is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Dallas beat Williamsport 8-5.
Aaron Patton looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brady Youngblood, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jude Nocito, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Pittston was able to grind out a solid win over Hazleton Area on Monday, taking the game 6-2.
Silvio Giardina was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dom Innamorati, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Pittston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hazleton Area only posted an OBP of .214.
Dallas is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Pittston, their win bumped their record up to 18-0.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dallas hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Pittston struggles in that department as they've averaged .383. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dallas suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Pittston in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Mountaineers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
