Easton Area had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings by a score of 4-3. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Zach Mattes
| 03/19/25 @ Allentown Central Catholic | 4 |
| 05/03/24 vs Phillipsburg | 0 |
| 04/28/24 @ Allentown Central Catholic | 2 |
| 04/24/24 @ Freedom | 5 |
Zach Mattes was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Easton Area saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cole Ordway, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Allentown Central Catholic and bumps their season record up to a perfect 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Easton Area will take on East at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Allentown Central Catholic, they will challenge Brandywine Heights Area at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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