For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Crestwood and Hanover Area meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Saturday. The Comets came up short against the Hawkeyes, falling 11-3. That's two games in a row now that the Comets have lost by exactly eight runs.
Crestwood dropped their record down to 3-11-1 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Hanover Area, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Crestwood will venture away from home to face off against Pittston at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Comets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Hanover Area, they will head out on the road to challenge Tunkhannock at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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