The Scranton Rockets will face off against the Pottsville Apaches at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Scranton has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Scranton's offense. They lost 14-0 to Tuckerman last Friday. The Rockets' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Pottsville and Lamar, and Pottsville kept the tradition alive. Pottsville came out on top in a nail-biter against Lamar on Friday, sneaking past 7-5. The win continues a trend for the Apaches in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won seven in a row.
Mason Vick made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since March 3rd. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Pottsville got a massive performance out of Eli Morris, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Morris a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Keaton Ashmore, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Pottsville's victory bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Scranton, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Scranton might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Pottsville when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Scranton 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.
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