Wilkes-Barre had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it five. They lost 17-9 to the Pittston Patriots. The Wolfpack were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
Madalyn McGuinness was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. Hope Burke was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
As for Pittston, their win bumped their record up to 8-6. Considering they have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Pittston's side, Samantha Herbert was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Herbert a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Marina Antal was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lili Hintze, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Wilkes-Barre is set to challenge their familiar foe Hazleton Area at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Pittston will square off against rival Crestwood at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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