Wilkes-Barre Area Dominates Dallas in 11-0 Shutout Victory
By: Matt Flanagan | Sportzwire | April 1, 2025 | Photo courtesy Justin Focus Photograpghy
In a commanding performance, the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack overpowered the Dallas Mountaineers with an 11-0 shutout victory, displaying a combination of explosive offense and stellar pitching.
Offensive Fireworks
Wilkes-Barre Area set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first inning and never looking back. Junior Jake Howe led the offensive charge, going 2-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBIs, including a crucial hit to break the game open. Senior Omar Jerez showcased his consistency at the plate, recording three hits in three at-bats and scoring twice. Sophomore Nathan Fritz also contributed with two hits and two RBIs, while freshman Tyler Daugherty added an RBI to complete the scoring onslaught.
Pitching Prowess
On the mound, senior James Bottger was untouchable, pitching five innings of one-hit ball while striking out nine batters and walking just two. His dominant performance kept Dallas off balance throughout the game, securing his first league win of the season and lowering his ERA to 1.75.
Dallas Struggles to Find Momentum
The Mountaineers struggled at the plate, managing just one hit courtesy of sophomore Brady Youngblood. Senior pitcher Aaron Patton shouldered the bulk of the workload, surrendering seven earned runs on six hits over 2 1/3 innings. Sophomore Nicholas Bednar and sophomore Dylan Chapman also faced difficulty containing the Wolfpack’s offense.
Wolfpack Rolls On
Wilkes-Barre Area’s balanced attack and Bottger’s pitching clinic solidified their statement win. The Wolfpack continue their season with high hopes, driven by their dynamic offense and dominant pitching. Dallas, on the other hand, will look to regroup after being held scoreless.
Next up, Wilkes-Barre Area will aim to keep the momentum rolling in their upcoming match, while Dallas seeks to bounce back and find their rhythm at Valley West on Thursday.
