Hazleton Area had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Crestwood on Friday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Comets. Considering the Cougars have won four contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jack Esposito looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jeudi Hidalgo was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Hearity, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Cougars
| 04/10/26 @ Crestwood | 10-1 |
| 04/08/26 vs Wyoming Valley West | 6-5 |
| 04/06/26 vs Berwick | 21-9 |
| 04/04/26 @ Parkland | 8-0 |
The victory (which was Hazleton Area's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Crestwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5-1.
Coming up, Hazleton Area will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Dallas at 4:15 p.m. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountaineers have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Crestwood, they will head out on the road to square off against Wyoming Valley West at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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