Shamokin Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Selinsgrove Seals. That's two games in a row now that Shamokin Area has lost by exactly four runs.
Shamokin Area saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Karlovich, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
On Selinsgrove's side, Gavin Hoot looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Owen Santiago was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Benjamin Gearhart was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Shamokin Area's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Selinsgrove, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shamokin Area will take on Central Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Central Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Selinsgrove, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Jersey Shore at 4:30 p.m. Selinsgrove will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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