Nazareth Area had to kick off their season on the road on Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against the Freedom Patriots as the Nazareth Area Blue Eagles made off with a 17-10 win. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
David Bertz made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Bertz was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Mason Kuehner and Chase Kilareski did most of the damage at the plate: Kuehner scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Kilareski scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-6. Another player making a difference was Matthew Daems, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Like Nazareth Area, Freedom also got a great game from a two-way player: John Phillips. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Phillips was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Geovanny Ledee was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases. Alex Suarez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Freedom now has a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nazareth Area will take on Emmaus at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nazareth Area will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Freedom will take on Parkland at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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