It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Wyalusing Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They skirted past the Canton Warriors 5-4. The win continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won six in a row.
Hunter House
| 05/08/25 @ Sayre | 16 |
| 05/12/25 vs Canton | 11 |
| 03/24/25 @ Tunkhannock | 9 |
| 03/18/25 @ Mansfield | 7 |
| 04/15/25 vs North Penn-Mansfield | 6 |
| + 3 more games |
Hunter House was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. He has become a key player for Wyalusing Valley: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 2-14 otherwise. House was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, Wyalusing Valley let Kenny Mapes and Isaac Shaffer run wild. Mapes went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base, while Shaffer went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Shaffer has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Logan Norton was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Wyalusing Valley's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Canton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wyalusing Valley will venture away from home to take on Central Columbia at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Canton, they will head out to challenge Bucktail at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bucks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.23 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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