Softball Recap: Hazleton Area Cougars vs. Wyoming Valley West Spartans
Hazleton Area gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wyoming Valley West Spartans and snuck past 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Hazleton Area, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Isabella Almeida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Williams, who went 4-for-4 with two runs and a triple. Marissa Hoffman was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Wyoming Valley West's side, Kyla Hand and Isabella Seip did some serious damage despite the final result: Hand scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Seip went 2-for-5 with a triple and a run. Another player making a difference was Brooke Long, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Wyoming Valley West hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Hazleton Area's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-8. As for Wyoming Valley West, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Hazleton Area will be playing at home against Crestwood at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Wyoming Valley West, they will head out on the road to square off against Dallas at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Wyoming Valley West is facing Dallas at the right time seeing as Dallas is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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