
Patriots
04/29/25 vs Wyoming Valley West | 7-5 |
04/25/25 vs Greater Nanticoke Area | 13-0 |
04/23/25 @ Crestwood | 11-1 |
04/21/25 vs Berwick | 19-4 |
04/17/25 @ Wyoming Valley West | 20-0 |
+ 10 more games |
Pittston extended their winning streak to 15 on Tuesday, bumping their season record up to 15-0 in the process. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wyoming Valley West Spartans, sneaking past 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since April 3rd.
Pittston got a great performance from TJ Johnson as he tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Pittston let Nick Innamorati and Dom Innamorati run wild. Nick went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two doubles, and one run, while Dom went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Nick a new career-high. Chase Montigney was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
As for Wyoming Valley West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the team, making it seven in a row.
On Wyoming Valley West's side, they got a good showing from Derek Rukstalis, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Noah Fetko was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pittston will square off against Holy Redeemer at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Patriots have won 18 straight at home dating back to last season, while the Royals won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Wyoming Valley West, they will take on Crestwood at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.