Bethlehem Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northampton Konkrete Kids. The Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Konkrete Kids apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Madison Bixler
| 04/09/25 vs Northampton | 15 |
| 04/08/25 @ Freedom | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Whitehall | 5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Nazareth Area | 3 |
| 03/26/25 vs Pocono Mountain West | 6 |
| + 1 more games |
Madison Bixler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 6.1 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Mikaila Brooks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Bethlehem Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Northampton, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bethlehem Catholic will host Easton Area at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rovers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Northampton, they will welcome Freedom at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Konkrete Kids' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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