Pittston proved they can win big on Friday (they won by six) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Hazleton Area Cougars 13-12. The win continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won three in a row.
Elijah Barr made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Joe Bradley
| 03/31/26 vs Hazleton Area | 5 |
| 03/27/26 vs Central Mountain | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Old Forge | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs East Stroudsburg North | 1 |
In other batting news, Joe Bradley was excellent, going 1-for-4 with five RBI and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nick Innamoratti, who went 1-for-4 with three runs.
Pittston's record is now 3-0. As for Hazleton Area, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Looking ahead, Pittston will welcome Wilkes-Barre at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Hazleton Area, they will venture away from home to square off against Parkland at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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