Mahanoy Area had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Weatherly 13-4. That nine run margin sets a new team best for Mahanoy Area this season.
Ayden Soult made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Soult was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Joe Noraka was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Daniel German, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Mahanoy Area's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-11. As for Weatherly, they dropped their record down to 1-16 with that loss, which was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Mahanoy Area will face off against Panther Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Panther Valley has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Weatherly, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Minersville at 4:30 p.m.
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