The Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes will take on the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Schuylkill Haven is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Pine Grove just ended the team's four-game winning streak last Monday. They lost 7-1 to the Cardinals. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Hurricanes couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Northern Lehigh entered their tilt with Palmerton two weeks ago with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Blue Bombers with a sharp 13-6 win. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won six contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Addison Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Northern Lehigh got a massive performance out of Peyton Hoffman, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave Hoffman a new career-high. Kylee Snyder was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Northern Lehigh always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Schuylkill Haven's loss dropped their record down to 15-6. As for Northern Lehigh, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Schuylkill Haven might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Northern Lehigh in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Hurricanes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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