Invaders

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West Scranton hasn’t had much luck against Abington Heights recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Invaders will take on the Comets at 4:30 p.m. West Scranton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they’ve averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.

West Scranton came up short against North Pocono on Wednesday, falling 16-7.

Mckenna Brudnicki led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Tallo, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

Meanwhile, Abington Heights put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Scranton 18-2. Considering the Comets have won three matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday’s blowout was nothing new.

Avary Brister was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Ella Long was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI.

Abington Heights kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.

West Scranton’s defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Abington Heights, their record now sits at 4-0.

Friday’s game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Scranton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it’s not like Abington Heights struggles in that department as they’ve averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

West Scranton suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Abington Heights in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Invaders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.

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