After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Tunkhannock, Hazleton Area was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wyoming Valley West Spartans and snuck past 14-13. With that victory, Hazleton Area brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Hazleton Area got a massive performance out of Saige Klesh, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. Kayla Lagowy was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
On Wyoming Valley West's side, Madison Austra made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyla Hand, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The win got Hazleton Area back to even at 3-3. As for Wyoming Valley West, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hazleton Area will take on Palisades at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hazleton Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Wyoming Valley West, they will be playing at home against Dallas at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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