Berwick lost against Hazleton Area back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Berwick Bulldogs fell just short of the Hazleton Area Cougars by a score of 4-3. Berwick has struggled against Hazleton Area recently, as their match on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Makayla Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Berwick saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Welsh, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Alysa Lewis was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Berwick hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hazleton Area struck out nine times.
On Hazleton Area's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Isabella Almeida gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Williams, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kayla Lagowy, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Berwick's defeat dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Hazleton Area, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-11.
As of now, neither Berwick nor Hazleton Area have any future games scheduled.
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