Shamokin Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 16-11 to the Selinsgrove Seals. One positive for Shamokin Area, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Malaki Peffer led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylan Price, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Shamokin Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Selinsgrove's side, Tucker Teats was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Caleb Hicks, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Shamokin Area's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Selinsgrove, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Shamokin Area will challenge Bucktail at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Selinsgrove, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 6-0 victory vs. Williamsport on the 10th.
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