Shamokin Area hasn't had much luck against Montoursville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Indians will face off against the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Shamokin Area has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shamokin Area is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 11-5 to Shikellamy.
Hayden Karlovich
| 04/30/25 vs Shikellamy | 2 |
| 04/19/25 vs Hughesville | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Bloomsburg | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Central Mountain | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Jersey Shore | 1 |
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Hayden Karlovich was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Shamokin Area's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 3-9 when he doesn't). Jared Lowry also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Montoursville fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Mount Carmel on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the RED TORNADOES by a score of 6-5. The Warriors' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Montoursville suffered their first road loss, dropping their record down to 10-2-1. As for Shamokin Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Shamokin Area suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Montoursville in their previous matchup back in May of 2022. Can the Indians avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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