In a tightly contested battle between two strong arms, Pittston’s Elijah Barr delivered a complete-game gem while his teammates made the most of limited opportunities to seal a 3-1 win over Abington Heights.
Elk Lake came out swinging, but it was Old Forge who came out on top—and now they’re headed to the district championship.
The Crusaders’ offense exploded with 14 hits, highlighted by a seven-run second inning and a five-run third that quickly put the game out of reach. Palmerton struggled both at the plate and in the field, managing just four hits and committing five costly errors, more than their run total.
Fans were treated to a masterclass in postseason baseball, with both teams locked in a scoreless duel through four innings. But in the top of the fifth, the Red Tornadoes finally cracked the code.
The Crestwood Comets punched their ticket to the District 2 Class 4A championship game with a commanding 10-0, five-inning win over Wyoming Area in Monday’s semifinal matchup at home.
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