Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Crestwood). Everything went their way against the Scranton Knights on Thursday as they made off with a 16-5 win. The Comets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by ten runs or more this season.
Brooke Lenahan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
Madison Mendrzycki
| 04/17/25 @ Scranton | 5 |
| 04/29/24 vs Northwest Area | 4 |
| 04/16/25 vs Pittston | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Honesdale | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Berwick | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison Mendrzycki, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Celia Stahlnecker, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Crestwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Crestwood's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Scranton, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Crestwood will welcome Dallas at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Scranton, they will head out on the road to square off against North Pocono at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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