Wyoming Valley West had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Northwest Area Rangers on Friday, falling 8-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 10-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Brooke Long made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and one double.
Northwest Area's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wyoming Valley West will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Wyoming Area at 4:15 p.m. on April 1. As for Northwest Area, they will challenge Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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