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The West Scranton Invaders pulled off an impressive 9-2 victory over Scranton Prep

The West Scranton Invaders pulled off an impressive 9-2 victory over Scranton Prep

By: Brad Loff | SportzWire | May 12, 2026 | Photo courtesy SportzWire

The West Scranton Invaders pulled off an impressive 9-2 victory over Scranton Prep on Tuesday at home, a game highlighted by a dominant pitching performance and timely hitting.

Scranton Prep got on the board first, seizing an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. An error by West Scranton allowed the Classics to score their initial run, followed by Riah Hogan's single hit down the right field line that brought another runner home. However, the Invaders quickly shifted the momentum. In the bottom of the second, West Scranton surged ahead to a 3-2 lead, thanks to well-placed singles from Mckenna Brudnicki and Sophia Deluca, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

The Invaders continued to extend their lead throughout the game. A significant moment came in the bottom of the sixth inning when Kaleiah Connor stepped up to the plate and launched a two-run home run to left field, further solidifying West Scranton's advantage.

On the pitching front, Kaleiah Connor delivered an outstanding performance for West Scranton, striking out 12 batters over a complete seven innings. She proved incredibly tough to hit, allowing only five hits and two runs, none of which were earned, while issuing just one walk. For Scranton Prep, Abigail Wilce started in the circle, pitching five and one-third innings. She gave up 12 hits and seven runs, with six of them earned, striking out two and walking four. Bridget DeRiancho then came in as a reliever for two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and two earned runs.

West Scranton's offense was relentless, racking up a total of 14 hits. Sophia Deluca and Mia Tallo were particularly hot at the plate, each collecting three hits on the day. Mckenna Brudnicki, Mia Tallo, and Kaleiah Connor were the top run producers, each driving in two runs for the Invaders. Allie Stanko and Brianna Connor also contributed multiple hits to the team's strong offensive effort. For Scranton Prep, Riah Hogan was the leading run-batted-in hitter, going 1-for-3 with one RBI. Abigail Wilce was the leading hitter for the Classics, recording two hits in three at-bats. Defensively, Scranton Prep displayed clean play, committing no errors and executing one double play, with Abigail Wilce making five plays in the field. West Scranton, on the other hand, committed three errors, with Sydney Williamns, Lauren Tumavitch, and Janice Castro each noted for an error.

Player of the Game: Kaleiah Connor

Kaleiah Connor's all-around heroics made her the undisputed player of the game. Her pitching was a masterclass, shutting down Scranton Prep's offense with 12 strikeouts and keeping her earned run total at zero through seven innings. Not content with just dominating from the mound, Connor also provided a critical offensive spark with a two-run home run, directly influencing the score and cementing West Scranton's victory. Her exceptional two-way performance was truly a sight to behold.

West Scranton Invaders Top Performers

Kaleiah Connor: 7.0 IP, 12 K, 0 ER, 1 HR

Sophia Deluca: 3 H, 1 RBI, 1 R

Mia Tallo: 3 H, 2 RBI

Allie Stanko: 2 H, 2 R

Brianna Connor: 2 H

Scranton Prep Classics Top Performers

Abigail Wilce: 2 H

Riah Hogan: 1 H, 1 RBI

Katie DeRiancho: 1 H

Nina Franceschelli: 1 H, 1 R

Maizie Davolos: 1 R