Scranton is on an 11-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Delaware Valley a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Saturday. The Scranton Knights will be playing at home against the Delaware Valley Warriors at 11:00 a.m. Scranton has given up an average of 15.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Scranton's offense. They lost 16-0 to Valley View on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four contest, Delaware Valley brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They came out on top against Wallenpaupack Area by a score of 10-7 on Friday. Considering the Warriors' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Emily Sullivan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashlynn McCardle, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Shannon Eby, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Delaware Valley's victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Scranton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.
Scranton might still be hurting after the 19-8 loss they got from Delaware Valley in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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