Hazleton Area hasn't had much luck against Pittston recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Cougars will square off against the Patriots at 4:30 p.m. Pittston took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Hazleton Area, who comes in off a win.
Hazleton Area let Crestwood stack six runs on them in the third inning on Wednesday but luckily Hazleton Area prevailed anyway. The Cougars came out on top against the Comets by a score of 12-9.
Hazleton Area got a massive performance out of Saige Klesh, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs Klesh has posted over her last 12 matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Lagowy, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Hazleton Area was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Pittston's offense. They came up short against Valley View on Saturday, falling 16-0. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hazleton Area's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10. As for Pittston, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hazleton Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Pittston struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hazleton Area suffered a grim 19-5 defeat to Pittston in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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