Scranton Prep hasn't had much luck against North Pocono recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Cavaliers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Trojans at 11:00 a.m. Scranton Prep has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Scranton Prep managed to slip by Delaware Valley the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cavaliers lost 15-6 to the Warriors on Wednesday.
Ben Toczydlowski and Raphael Thomas stepped up to the plate in a big way. Toczydlowski went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI, while Thomas scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That RBI marked the first that Toczydlowski brought in this season.
Meanwhile, North Pocono's rock-solid pitchers showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Wednesday. They didn't even let Valley View on the board, marking the Trojans' second-straight 5-0 shutout.
Jake Reese was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jason Walsh, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Scranton Prep now has a losing record of 2-3. As for North Pocono, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
North Pocono's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Scranton Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. It's a different story for North Pocono, though, as they've only averaged .347. Will they be able to contain Scranton Prep's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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