Scranton Prep had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-15 to make it 15. They came up short against the West Scranton Invaders, falling 9-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Invaders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 back in April.
Scranton Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nina Franceschelli, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for West Scranton, their record now sits at 10-8. The result was nothing new for the Invaders, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
On West Scranton's side, Kaleiah Connor was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Connor has posted since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Brianna Connor was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Mia Tallo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Scranton Prep will head out to take on Abington Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Comets will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Cavaliers surely won't give up without a fight. As for West Scranton, they will challenge Scranton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.47 runs per game on average), something the Invaders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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