West Scranton extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Scranton Prep Cavaliers. The Invaders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cavaliers earlier this season, when they won 10-9.
Cameron Cole made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Colin May, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI.
As for Scranton Prep, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games.
On Scranton Prep's side, Johnny Petrosky made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Petrosky was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, AJ Croom was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Scranton will challenge Abington Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Scranton Prep, they will square off against Pleasant Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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