Laurel Hill was the 11-7 winner over Bethlehem when they last played one another on Monday, but their luck changed this time around. The Hoboes fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 9-8 on Monday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 6, 2023, but that streak is no more.

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Anthony Spera was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. Those zero hits allowed gave him a new career-low. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Weston Graves made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Laurel Hill's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Bethlehem, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel Hill will host L.E.A.D. Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bethlehem, they will be playing at home against Paxton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.14 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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