It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but West Scranton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They skirted past the Scranton Prep Cavaliers 10-9. The Invaders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Caiden Berardi
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Caiden Berardi made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jason Selemba was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Lesh, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
West Scranton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
West Scranton's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Scranton Prep, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Looking ahead, West Scranton will head out to take on Pocono Mountain West at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Invaders are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Scranton Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wallenpaupack Area at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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