East Stroudsburg North hasn't had much luck against Pleasant Valley recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Timberwolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 4:00 p.m. East Stroudsburg North has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
East Stroudsburg North's last matchup with Whitehall could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Timberwolves lost 18-2 to the Zephyrs. The Timberwolves' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
East Stroudsburg North saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexis McAteer, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double. That double was McAteer's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Valley didn't have quite enough to beat Bethlehem Catholic on Monday and fell 7-6. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Brianca Pridham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Maddie Abbatiello, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
East Stroudsburg North's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Pleasant Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
East Stroudsburg North's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Timberwolves have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Pleasant Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will East Stroudsburg North continue to outrun the ball?
East Stroudsburg North might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Pleasant Valley when the teams last played back in March. Will the Timberwolves 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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