Central Bucks East and Hazleton Area squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Central Bucks East had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Hazleton Area Cougars by a score of 1-0. The game marked the first time this season in which Central Bucks East was not able to get on the board.
Damian Frayne was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched.
On Hazleton Area's side, not much got past Jonas Aponick, who gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks to keep Central Bucks East off the board.
Central Bucks East's defeat dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Hazleton Area, the victory was the 13th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-4.
Central Bucks East does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hazleton Area, they will challenge Neshaminy at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neshaminy is coming into the matchup with five straight wins on the road, so Hazleton Area will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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