After losing to Wallenpaupack Area the last time they met, Delaware Valley decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Delaware Valley Warriors skirted past the Wallenpaupack Area Buckhorns 3-2.
Keaton Phillips was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Phillips has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Phillips was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Krazewski, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Wallenpaupack Area's side, Thomas Kiersted made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Delaware Valley's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. As for Wallenpaupack Area, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-6.
Delaware Valley will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Scranton at 4:30 p.m. Scranton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Delaware Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wallenpaupack Area, they will head out on the road to take on North Pocono at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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