Mahanoy Area scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nativity BVM Green Wave. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Mahanoy Area in their matchups with Nativity BVM: they've now lost seven in a row.
Christian Leger was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Lucas Karnish was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Nativity BVM's side, Nolan Ferhat was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Ferhat has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Wagner, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Mahanoy Area now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Nativity BVM, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Mahanoy Area will be playing in front of their home fans against Executive Education Academy Charter School at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Executive Education Academy Charter School is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Nativity BVM, they will head out on the road to take on Panther Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Panther Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Nativity BVM surely won't give up without a fight.
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