Scranton Prep is on a three-game streak of home losses, Wallenpaupack Area a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Scranton Prep Cavaliers will take on the Wallenpaupack Area Buckhorns at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Scranton Prep knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Wallenpaupack Area likes a good challenge.
Things were looking good for Scranton Prep after they put the first points on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of West Scranton by a score of 13-12.
Blake Decker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Matt Kalinowski was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Scranton Prep was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Wallenpaupack Area sidestepped Valley View for a 2-1 victory.
Scranton Prep now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Wallenpaupack Area, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.
Scranton Prep came out on top in a nail-biter against Wallenpaupack Area when the teams last played back in April, sneaking past 5-4. Does Scranton Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wallenpaupack Area turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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