After flying high against Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Pittston came back down to earth. The Patriots fell 11-8 to the Crestwood Comets on Thursday. The Patriots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Comets earlier this season, when they won 10-4.
Samantha Herbert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and nine unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Lili Hintze stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-5 with three RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Julia Long, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Pittston has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season. As for Crestwood, their win bumped their record up to 7-9.
Looking ahead, Pittston will welcome Valley View at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight. As for Crestwood, they will head out to challenge Northwest Area at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Comets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rangers have averaged an impressive 13.8 runs per game this season.
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