MMI Preparatory School extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-3 in the process. They came up short against the Hanover Area Hawkeyes, falling 17-8. MMI Preparatory School was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hanover Area apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
As for Hanover Area, their win bumped their record up to 4-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Hanover Area's part, Caitlin Vigorito made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. With that strong performance, Vigorito is now averaging an impressive 5.9 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Madison Ponko was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, eight RBI, and two stolen bases. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in runs (three). Ava Malcarne also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Coming up, MMI Preparatory School will challenge Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. MMI Preparatory School are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Hanover Area, they will face off against Berwick at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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