Selinsgrove is 2-8 against Shamokin Area since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Seals will look to defend their home field against the Indians at 4:30 p.m. Selinsgrove has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Selinsgrove managed to slip by Danville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Seals came up short against the Ironmen on Thursday, falling 19-7. The Seals' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Peyton Yerger made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alyvia Herrold, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Shamokin Area made easy work of Lewisburg on Thursday and carried off a 16-6 win. The victory continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Green Dragons: they've now won four in a row.
ALIANA BRIGHTBILL made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. BRIGHTBILL was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, AVA HUGHES was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one triple. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. AUTUMN KEHLER was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.
Shamokin Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.8 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 9.6.
Shamokin Area's win bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Selinsgrove, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 4-7.
Selinsgrove might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Shamokin Area when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Seals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
