Mid Valley dropped their record down to 10-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They came up short against the Scranton Knights, falling 8-2. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Spartans couldn't push the score so high this time.
Mid Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lorenzo Hernandez, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Scranton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-6. That six run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Scranton's side, John Montoro spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. Montoro has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Matt Elliot, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Thomas Bartlebaugh was another key player, earning one run and three stolen bases.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mid Valley will challenge Old Forge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Scranton, they will take on Abington Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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