
Hurricanes
04/16/25 vs Penn Hills | 24 |
03/31/25 vs Penn Hills | 16 |
04/23/25 vs Mars | 15 |
04/07/25 @ Mars | 15 |
04/21/25 vs Moniteau | 11 |
New Castle got themselves on the board against Mars on Wednesday, but Mars never followed suit. They blew past the Fightin' Planets 15-0. The result was nothing new for the Hurricanes, who have now won five matchups by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Lexi Moyer looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, New Castle let Mikayla DiGennaro and Keara Mangieri run wild. DiGennaro went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Mangieri went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Mangieri is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Aliyah Stalczynski, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
New Castle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in seven consecutive contests.
New Castle's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.7 runs over those games. As for Mars, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Castle will host Union Area at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Scotties will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Hurricanes surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mars, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fox Chapel at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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