Nativity BVM lost against Tamaqua back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Nativity BVM Green Wave fell just short of the Tamaqua Blue Raiders by a score of 7-6.
Nick Wagner was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Wagner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Wagner wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nolan Kokitus, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Tamaqua's side, Matthew Vecolitis looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Nativity BVM now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Tamaqua, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2.
Nativity BVM will be playing at home against Allentown Central Catholic at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Allentown Central Catholic has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.25 runs per game on average), something Nativity BVM will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Tamaqua, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Jim Thorpe at 12:00 p.m. The last four games Tamaqua has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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