Hanover Area extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They lost 14-7 to the Holy Redeemer Royals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Royals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on April 9th.
Ava Malcarne stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. Natalie Weidner was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
As for Holy Redeemer, they pushed their record up to 8-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Considering they have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Holy Redeemer's side, Anne Carter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Carter has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Abby Williams was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoe Pecuch, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Hanover Area and Holy Redeemer could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Hawkeyes will face off against Lake-Lehman at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (495 vs. 44). Meanwhile, Holy Redeemer (ranked 170th) will meet South Williamsport (ranked 11th) at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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