The Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack are taking a road trip to square off against the Dallas Mountaineers at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Wilkes-Barre has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Wednesday, Wilkes-Barre didn't have quite enough to beat Hazleton Area and fell 11-10.
Madalyn McGuinness was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hope Burke, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Dallas had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Comets. That's two games straight that the Mountaineers have won by just one run.
NINA BARROUK spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Dallas' win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Wilkes-Barre, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Wilkes-Barre took their victory against Dallas in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 17-10 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolfpack since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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