Nativity BVM was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat. They lost 17-4 to the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nativity BVM of the 10-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Hannah Zimerofsky was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Chloe Covell was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On Mahanoy Area's side, Kayla Long was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Long has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Long was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Naomi Kowalick, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Hailey Mrozcka, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
Nativity BVM's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Mahanoy Area, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11.
Nativity BVM does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mahanoy Area, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Lincoln Leadership Academy at 11:00 a.m. Mahanoy Area is on a four-game streak of home losses, Lincoln Leadership Academy a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change.
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