Quakers
| 04/15/25 vs Ellwood City | 13 |
| 04/14/25 @ Ellwood City | 2 |
| 04/09/25 @ Beaver Falls | 12 |
| 04/07/25 vs Beaver Falls | 15 |
| 04/03/25 vs Sewickley Academy | 13 |
| + 8 more games |
Quaker Valley hasn't had much luck against Mohawk Area recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Quakers will look to defend their home field against the Warriors at 4:15 p.m. Quaker Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
Quaker Valley took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Ellwood City by a score of 13-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Quakers considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Todd Kagle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nolan Wagoner, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Ryan Finamore was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Quaker Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ellwood City only posted an OBP of .378.
Meanwhile, Mohawk Area entered their tilt with Neshannock on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Lancers.
Like Quaker Valley, Mohawk Area also got a great game from a two-way player: Drew Wrona. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wrona was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Bobby Fadden was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Vinny Pezzuolo, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Quaker Valley pushed their record up to 9-3-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Mohawk Area, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Quaker Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Mohawk Area struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Quaker Valley couldn't quite finish off Mohawk Area in their previous meeting on April 1st and fell 5-3. Will the Quakers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
