If Wyoming Valley West was riding high fresh off their 11-0 takedown of Greater Nanticoke Area last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Spartans fell just short of the Hazleton Area Cougars by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Spartans have suffered against the Cougars since May 9, 2019.
Wyoming Valley West got a good showing from Jesse Klem, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Damien Eastman was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Max Mylet also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Wyoming Valley West's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Hazleton Area, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Wyoming Valley West is set to square off against their familiar foe Wilkes-Barre at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hazleton Area will take on rival Crestwood at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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