West Scranton extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-9 in the process. They lost 15-3 to the Wallenpaupack Area Buckhorns. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Invaders have suffered against the Buckhorns since April 5, 2022.
West Scranton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jason Selemba, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Wallenpaupack Area, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Wallenpaupack Area's side, Cameron Lynch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Lynch was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and three RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Thomas Kiersted was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of JJ Blaum, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
West Scranton and Wallenpaupack Area could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Invaders will square off against Riverside at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday with a big rank disadvantage (453 vs. 175). Meanwhile, Wallenpaupack Area (ranked 459th) will meet Martinsburg (ranked 24th) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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