Cougars
| 04/22/26 vs Crestwood | 10-3 |
| 04/21/26 @ Greater Nanticoke Area | 16-5 |
| 04/18/26 vs Emmaus | 7-0 |
| 04/16/26 vs Wilkes-Barre | 7-1 |
| 04/14/26 vs Dallas | 9-5 |
| + 4 more games |
Hazleton Area entered their tilt with Crestwood on Wednesday with eight consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with nine. They put the hurt on the Comets with a sharp 10-3 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-1 two weeks ago.
Nick Cunniffe looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Logan Hearity was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Dom Marino, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Hazleton Area always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crestwood only posted an OBP of .310.
Hazleton Area's record now sits at 11-1. As for Crestwood, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hazleton Area is set to face off against their familiar foe Wyoming Valley West at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Meanwhile, Crestwood will challenge rival Wilkes-Barre at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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