Crusaders
| 04/30/25 vs Old Forge | 15 |
| 04/29/25 @ Lakeland | 15 |
| 04/28/25 @ Riverside | 15 |
| 03/25/25 vs Lackawanna Trail | 15 |
| 03/28/25 vs West Scranton | 13 |
Holy Cross had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Thursday. They blew past the Hazleton Area Cougars 16-7. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.
AVA SCHMIDT was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on CLAIRE HELRING, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was MEGAN HASSAJ, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Holy Cross kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive matches.
Holy Cross pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games. As for Hazleton Area, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.
Looking ahead, Holy Cross will take on Western Wayne at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.46 runs per game on average), something the Crusaders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hazleton Area, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wyoming Valley West at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.18 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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