Wilkes-Barre has not done well against Pittston recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack had just enough and edged the Pittston Patriots out 5-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Wilkes-Barre.
James Bottger made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Bottger has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Bottger was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Omar Jerez, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and a triple. Another player making a difference was Koleton Davies, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Wilkes-Barre's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Pittston, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wilkes-Barre will stay at home for another game and welcome Hazleton Area at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hazleton Area will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Wilkes-Barre surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pittston, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Berwick at 4:15 p.m. Berwick is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Pittston will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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