Nazareth Area came tearing into Saturday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Notre Dame-Green Pond Crusaders 11-1. Nazareth Area's win was all the more impressive since the Crusaders were averaging only 3.5 runs allowed on the season.
Avery Kauffman tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alina Weaver was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Lily Moretti also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Nazareth Area always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Notre Dame-Green Pond only posted an OBP of .118.
Blue Eagles
| 04/05/25 vs Notre Dame-Green Pond | 11-1 |
| 04/01/25 vs William Allen | 17-0 |
| 03/26/25 vs East Stroudsburg South | 16-6 |
| 03/21/25 vs Northwestern Lehigh | 7-1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Freedom | 10-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Nazareth Area's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Notre Dame-Green Pond, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nazareth Area will take on Northampton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Notre Dame-Green Pond, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northwestern Lehigh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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