Softball Recap: Crestwood Comets vs. Hazleton Area Cougars
Crestwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 7-4 to the Hazleton Area Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Crestwood of the 14-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Olivia Mitchell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Hazleton Area's side, Isabella Almeida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits. Almeida has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Williams, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Saige Klesh, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Crestwood's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Hazleton Area, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-8 record this season.
Crestwood will head out on the road to challenge Berwick at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Berwick will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Crestwood surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hazleton Area, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pittston at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Pittston is coming into the game with four straight wins on the road, so Hazleton Area will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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