North Pocono and Scranton are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in North Pocono's favor as the squad sits on eight straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Scranton has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Monday, North Pocono got the win against Delaware Valley by a conclusive 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Amelia Bell
| 04/14/25 vs Delaware Valley | 5 |
| 04/09/25 @ Wallenpaupack Area | 9 |
| 04/02/25 @ Valley View | 5 |
Amelia Bell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Isabella Forgione was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those doubles were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Areilla Bell, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
North Pocono kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Scranton fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Scranton Prep on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 7-6.
Scranton's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for North Pocono, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Everything went North Pocono's way against Scranton in their previous meeting back in April of 2022, as North Pocono made off with a 19-5 victory. Do the Trojans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Knights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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