Hazleton Area is 6-1 against Williamsport since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Hazleton Area Cougars will face off against the Williamsport Millionaires at 6:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Hazleton Area sitting on three straight wins and Williamsport on four.
Hazleton Area is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over Wyoming Valley West.
Isabella Almeida spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Kayla Lagowy was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Saige Klesh was another key contributor, going 4-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Williamsport scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Wilkes-Barre 21-3. With that victory, Williamsport brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Ashlyn Robinson and Bailey Livermore were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Robinson tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Livermore struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Robinson went 4-for-6 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Livermore went 4-for-6 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lili Cox, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Emlyn Kinley, who scored three runs while going 4-for-5.
Hazleton Area's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Williamsport, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-12.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hazleton Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Williamsport struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hazleton Area came out on top in a nail-biter against Williamsport in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, sneaking past 5-4. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Williamsport's Aubrianna Blair, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. Now that she won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be that much easier for Hazleton Area to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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