Hazleton Area scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Dallas Mountaineers with a sharp 20-13 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Hazleton Area as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Marissa Hoffman was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, eight RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kayla Lagowy, who scored six runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6.
On Dallas' side, Carolyn Comitz and Jade Smith did some serious damage despite the final result: Comitz got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI and a double, while Smith went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Maier, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Hazleton Area's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Dallas, they dropped their record down to 2-10 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Hazleton Area will take on Tunkhannock at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Tunkhannock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Dallas, they will head out on the road to face off against Pittston at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pittston knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Dallas likes a good challenge.
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