Delone Catholic scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past the Hanover Nighthawks 22-1. Delone Catholic might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six games by seven runs or more this season.
Nic Pierce made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Pierce has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pierce was even better at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Staub, who went 3-for-5 with six RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Aiden Groft was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
On Hanover's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaxon Dell, who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
Delone Catholic has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Hanover, their defeat was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delone Catholic will take on York Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Hanover, they will be playing at home against Biglerville at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Biglerville will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hanover surely won't give up without a fight.
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