The Mahanoy Area Golden Bears will face off against the Blue Mountain Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mahanoy Area's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matches, but Thursday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mahanoy Area came up short against Pottsville last Tuesday, falling 14-2.
Hailey Mroczka and Ella Brode did some serious damage despite the final result: Mroczka went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and one run, while Brode went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Blue Mountain unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of North Schuylkill by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Chloe Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Blue Mountain saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emmerson Frie, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Mahanoy Area's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Blue Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mahanoy Area has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Blue Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .505. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mahanoy Area might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Blue Mountain when the teams last played on April 1st. Will the Golden Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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