Hanover Area is 2-8 against Wyoming Area since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Hawkeyes will host the Warriors at 4:15 p.m. Hanover Area has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Wednesday, Hanover Area came up short against Berwick and fell 11-6.
Meanwhile, Wyoming Area suffered their closest loss since May 8, 2024 on Wednesday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (8-6), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The defeat continues a trend for them in their meetings with Elk Lake: they've now lost three in a row.
Arianna Gaylord and Alexa Gasek put in work no matter where they played. Throwing, Gaylord pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Gasek pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Gaylord went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Gasek went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that Gaylord has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Josie Kivak made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with three runs and one RBI. Marissa Giardina was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Wyoming Area's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Hanover Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
Hanover Area came up short against Wyoming Area when the teams last played on April 3rd, falling 5-0. Will the Hawkeyes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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