Hazleton Area proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by seven) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Crestwood Comets, sneaking past 8-7. Winning may never get old, but the Cougars sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Kayla Lagowy
| 04/14/25 vs Crestwood | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ South Williamsport | 1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Berwick | 1 |
| 05/22/24 vs Wyoming Valley West | 1 |
| 05/17/24 @ Berwick | 1 |
Kayla Lagowy was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Hannah Matyas also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Lagowy wasn't the only one making solid contact: Hazleton Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive contests.
Hazleton Area's record now sits at 4-1. As for Crestwood, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Coming up, Hazleton Area will venture away from home to challenge Wilkes-Barre at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars are facing the Wolfpack at the right time seeing as the Wolfpack are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Crestwood, they will challenge Pittston at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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