Hazleton Area is 2-8 against Pittston since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Cougars will be playing at home against the Patriots at 4:15 p.m. Hazleton Area has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Hazleton Area's offense. They came up short against Liberty on Saturday, falling 13-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Cougars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hazleton Area saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nanci Major, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Pittston couldn't beat Lake-Lehman on Friday even though they stacked five runs on them in the first inning. The Patriots fell just short of the Knights by a score of 11-10. While the Patriots didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Knights 5-0 in the first period.
Gabby Gorzkowski made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Jillian Haas, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Hazleton Area's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Pittston, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hazleton Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .387. However, it's not like Pittston struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hazleton Area might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Pittston when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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