Pittston was the 9-0 winner over Wilkes-Barre when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Patriots took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wolfpack on Monday. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Samantha Herbert put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Those hits were her first of the season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
Herbert wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Gorzkowski, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Pittston now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Wilkes-Barre, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-5.
Looking ahead, Pittston will head out to challenge Crestwood at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Wilkes-Barre, they will square off against Hazleton Area at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wolfpack's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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