Penns Manor dropped their record down to 6-5 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They came up short against the West Shamokin Wolves, falling 18-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-7 two weeks ago.
Penns Manor saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Luther, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one double.
As for West Shamokin, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-3. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On West Shamokin's side, Leah Mondi was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Mondi has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Zoe Bennett was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Madi Keirn was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Penns Manor will square off against Ferndale at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for West Shamokin, they will head out to face off against River Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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