
Rovers
04/04/25 @ Pocono Mountain East | 9 |
03/25/25 vs Northampton | 8 |
03/22/25 @ East | 6 |
03/28/25 @ Freedom | 4 |
03/19/25 @ Allentown Central Catholic | 3 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Easton Area). They came out on top against the Pocono Mountain East Cardinals by a score of 9-5 on Friday. For the Rovers, this counts as revenge for the 5-1 victory the Cardinals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Zach Mattes tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Nolan Fuller was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Khamryn Singto also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Easton Area was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Easton Area now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Pocono Mountain East, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Easton Area will take on Liberty at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Hurricanes' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Rovers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pocono Mountain East, they will face off against Whitehall at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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