Selinsgrove extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 19-18 heartbreaker at the hands of the Shamokin Area Indians. The Seals were not able to make up for their defeat to the Indians from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Sadi Bigger led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with six RBI, two doubles, and one run. Alyvia Herrold was another key player, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
As for Shamokin Area, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 23, 2024.
On Shamokin Area's side, the team relied heavily on KENDRA TAYLOR, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave TAYLOR a new career-high. AVA BONSHOCK also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Selinsgrove and Shamokin Area could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Seals will challenge Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (352 vs. 131). Meanwhile, Shamokin Area (ranked 370th) will meet Central Columbia (ranked 72nd) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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