For the second straight game, Wallenpaupack Area will face off against Delaware Valley. The Buckhorns will head out to take on the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Wallenpaupack Area's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Delaware Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Wallenpaupack Area barely beat Delaware Valley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Buckhorns put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 12-2 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Buckhorns, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Clara Babyak
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Clara Babyak made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Gabby Hieber was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Josie Leighton, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Wallenpaupack Area hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive matches.
Delaware Valley's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Wallenpaupack Area, their record now sits at 7-4.
Delaware Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Wallenpaupack Area has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. It's a different story for Delaware Valley, though, as they've only averaged .338. Will they be able to contain Wallenpaupack Area's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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