After flying high against Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Hazleton Area came back down to earth. The Cougars fell 4-1 to the Pittston Patriots on Thursday. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 10-5.
Hazleton Area has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for Pittston, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-7.
Looking ahead, Hazleton Area will face off against Wyoming Area at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pittston, they will square off against Tunkhannock at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.
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