Scranton is on a nine-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and West Scranton a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The Scranton Knights will host the West Scranton Invaders at 4:30 p.m. Scranton has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Scranton came up short against North Pocono on Monday, falling 16-4.
Meanwhile, West Scranton had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by an 18-3 margin over Scranton Prep on Wednesday. The Invaders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
West Scranton let Mia Keenan and Brianna Connor run wild. Keenan went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Connor went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs Keenan has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Julia Farkaly, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
West Scranton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
West Scranton's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-8. As for Scranton, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Scranton suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to West Scranton in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Knights 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 softball content.
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