Mahanoy Area can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Nativity BVM Green Wave as the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears made off with a 17-4 victory. Mahanoy Area's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kayla Long made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Long has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Long was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Naomi Kowalick, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Hailey Mrozcka was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
On Nativity BVM's side, Hannah Zimerofsky was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Chloe Covell, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Mahanoy Area's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11. As for Nativity BVM, their defeat was their tenth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-18.
Mahanoy Area will take on Lincoln Leadership Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Mahanoy Area is facing Lincoln Leadership Academy at the right time seeing as Lincoln Leadership Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. Nativity BVM does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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