MOUNT CARMEL - Elysburg took a 1-0 series lead on the Mount Carmel Lions with a 4-1 win in nine innings in their Lower Anthracite Teener League semifinals series Monday evening.
Jake Wilson pitched two scoreless innings for Elysburg, striking out two, for the win, and had two singles. Josh Yoder had a single and a double for Elysburg, while Mike Klebon and John Wilson had a single each.
Colin Bettleyon pitched all nine innings for the Lions and struck out eight. Michael Cuff had two singles, while Bret Williams, Eddie Grego and Brandon Pupo had a single apiece for the Lions.
Game 2 is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Elysburg.