The Wallenpaupack Area Buckhorns will take on the Scranton Prep Cavaliers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Wallenpaupack Area has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wyoming Area hit Wallenpaupack Area with a five-run sixth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Buckhorns fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 11-9. Buckhorns fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Warriors since on Saturday.
Cameron Lynch was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
Meanwhile, Scranton Prep had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Knights as they made off with an 11-3 win. The Cavaliers not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since March 31st (when they won 13-2).
Michael DeRichie was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Scranton Prep is undefeated when DeRichie posts three or more hits, but 3-11 otherwise. Zack Charneski was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Scranton Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2024.
Wallenpaupack Area has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Scranton Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
Wallenpaupack Area came up short against Scranton Prep in their previous meeting back in April, falling 9-4. Will the Buckhorns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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