Easton Area had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Louis E. Dieruff Huskies. That's more bragging rights for Easton Area, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Braden White looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On Louis E. Dieruff's side, Jean Varela was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Varela was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Varela wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Josue Fortuna, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Easton Area will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Northampton at 4:00 p.m. As for Louis E. Dieruff, they will head out on the road to square off against East Stroudsburg North at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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