Scranton rallies past Abington Heights in baseball opener

Four doubles in the sixth inning spark a four-run comeback for the Knights

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:20am

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Scranton High School's baseball team rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, highlighted by four doubles, to defeat Abington Heights 6-4 in their Lackawanna League Division I opener on Thursday.

Why it matters

The comeback win for Scranton marks an important start to their league season, as they look to build momentum and challenge for a division title. Abington Heights' early lead shows they will also be a team to watch in the competitive Lackawanna League.

The details

John Montoro, Erick Guerrero, Jack Skeras and Adrian Hernandez each hit doubles in the sixth inning rally for Scranton. Skeras' RBI double tied the game, and Hernandez's two-run double gave the Knights the lead. Hernandez finished with three RBIs, while Cayden Booth had two hits for Scranton. Drew Leonori pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The players

Scranton High School

The high school baseball team that rallied to defeat Abington Heights.

Abington Heights

The high school baseball team that lost to Scranton after holding an early lead.

John Montoro

A Scranton player who hit a double in the sixth inning rally.

Erick Guerrero

A Scranton player who hit a double in the sixth inning rally.

Jack Skeras

A Scranton player who hit an RBI double to tie the game in the sixth inning.

Adrian Hernandez

A Scranton player who hit a two-run double to give the Knights the lead in the sixth inning.

Cayden Booth

A Scranton player who had two hits in the game.

Drew Leonori

The Scranton pitcher who earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief.

Finn Goldberg

An Abington Heights player who was 3-for-3 with two RBIs.

Luke Dougherty

An Abington Heights player who had two hits and one RBI.

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The takeaway

Scranton's come-from-behind victory showcases their resilience and ability to rally late in games, an important trait for a team looking to contend in the competitive Lackawanna League. The loss for Abington Heights highlights the parity in the league, as any team can win on a given day.