There's no place like home for Nazareth Area, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They never let the East Stroudsburg South Cavaliers get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory on Wednesday. The Blue Eagles not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 29, 2024.
Ryan Petruska
| 03/26/25 vs East Stroudsburg South | 11 |
| 03/19/25 vs Freedom | 6 |
| 04/29/24 @ Pocono Mountain West | 5 |
| 04/06/24 @ Wilson | 5 |
| 03/21/24 vs Emmaus | 5 |
Ryan Petruska was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Tyler Baker looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Chase Kilareski was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Matt Daems, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Nazareth Area's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for East Stroudsburg South, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Nazareth Area will challenge Bethlehem Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Bethlehem Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Nazareth Area's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for East Stroudsburg South, they will square off against Louis E. Dieruff at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. East Stroudsburg South is facing Louis E. Dieruff at the right time seeing as Louis E. Dieruff is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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