Berwick is 2-8 against Hazleton Area since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Berwick Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Hazleton Area Cougars at 4:15 p.m. The last three games Berwick has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Berwick will face Hazleton Area after dropping another heartbreaker against Lake-Lehman on Wednesday, which marked the second time in a row the team's come within 2.1 2.1 runs of beating them. Berwick fell just short of Lake-Lehman by a score of 3-2.
Makayla Brown was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Brown has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Starr, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a double. Starr has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Hazleton Area's offense. They lost 10-0 to Pittston on Thursday. The defeat continues a trend for Hazleton Area in their matchups with Pittston: they've now lost eight in a row.
Berwick's loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Hazleton Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Berwick hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. However, it's not like Hazleton Area struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Berwick might still be hurting after the 20-5 loss they got from Hazleton Area in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Berwick have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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