While West Scranton didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They never let the Wyoming Valley West Spartans get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Thursday. The Invaders haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
The result came thanks to Kaleiah Connor's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Mckenna Brudnicki
| 04/02/26 vs Wyoming Valley West | 5 |
| 03/31/26 @ Delaware Valley | 2 |
| 05/07/25 @ Scranton Prep | 2 |
| 03/25/26 @ Hazleton Area | 1 |
| 03/13/26 @ Wilkes-Barre | 1 |
On the hitting side, Mckenna Brudnicki was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Sophia Deluca also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
West Scranton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters every time they've taken the field this season.
West Scranton's record is now 4-1. As for Wyoming Valley West, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Scranton will square off against North Pocono at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wyoming Valley West, they will challenge Berwick at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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