vs
| 03/29/25 - Away | 8-6 W |
| 04/07/24 - Neutral | 8-2 W |
| 04/24/23 - Away | 4-0 W |
| 06/13/22 - Neutral | 2-4 L |
| 03/31/18 - Away | 2-6 L |
| + 3 more games |
While Hazleton Area's win against Liberty wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Hurricanes 8-6. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Hurricanes: they've now won three in a row.
Chris Peters looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Ryan Racho was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Bryant Diaz, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The win got Hazleton Area back to even at 1-1. As for Liberty, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Hazleton Area didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-5 victory against Greater Nanticoke Area on the 1st. As for Liberty, they have also already played their next game, an 8-6 win against Emmaus on the 1st.
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