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| 04/29/25 - Home | 7-0 W |
| 04/11/25 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 04/26/24 - Away | 21-0 W |
| 04/16/24 - Home | 1-0 W |
| 04/26/23 - Home | 7-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Hazleton Area has gone a perfect 10-0 against Crestwood recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Cougars will take on the Comets at 4:15 p.m. Hazleton Area will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
While Hazleton Area's victory against Wyoming Valley West wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Spartans 6-5. Those six runs were actually the fewest the Cougars have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Nick Cunniffe looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Mason Eckert was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those stolen bases marked the first that he has snagged this season. Mason Rinker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Crestwood fell victim to Wilkes-Barre and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Wolfpack, falling 11-0. The Comets have struggled against the Wolfpack recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Crestwood now has a losing record of 3-4-1. As for Hazleton Area, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Hazleton Area got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 against Crestwood by a conclusive 7-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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