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| 05/10/25 - Away | 7-6 W |
| 03/27/25 - Home | 8-20 L |
| 05/08/24 - Away | 5-13 L |
| 04/10/24 - Home | 10-9 W |
| 05/10/23 - Home | 1-13 L |
| + 4 more games |
Mahanoy Area took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Panther Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Golden Bears sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Panthers on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Golden Bears have posted since April 11, 2024.
Lilly Carl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Hailey Mroczka and Naomi Kowalick did most of the damage at the plate: Mroczka went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Kowalick went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Mroczka is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Allison Killian, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Mahanoy Area pushed their record up to 8-10 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.7 runs over those games. As for Panther Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Mahanoy Area will take on Pottsville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Crimson Tide have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.67 runs per game on average), something the Golden Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Panther Valley, they will square off against Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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