Softball Game Preview: Hanover Area Hawkeyes vs. Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans

The Hanover Area Hawkeyes will square off against the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Hanover Area and three for Greater Nanticoke Area.

Lake-Lehman hit Hanover Area with a seven-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Knights, falling 11-1.

Hanover Area saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Krysta Shreve, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Hannah Siene also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Berwick hit Greater Nanticoke Area with a five-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Trojans lost 14-1 to the Bulldogs.

Greater Nanticoke Area's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Hanover Area, their loss dropped their record down to 4-12.

Greater Nanticoke Area's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hanover Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .387. It's a different story for Greater Nanticoke Area, though, as they've only averaged .182. Will they be able to contain Hanover Area's hitters?

Hanover Area took their win against Greater Nanticoke Area in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 11-4 score. Do the Hawkeyes have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Trojans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.