The matchup between Bangor and Wilson Area on Sunday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Slaters blew past the Warriors 18-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Owen Mera looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Bangor is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 3-8-1 otherwise.
Jaxson Kreider
| 04/16/25 @ Moravian Academy | 3 |
| 04/27/25 vs Wilson Area | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Palisades | 2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Southern Lehigh | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Catasauqua | 1 |
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At the plate, Bangor let Jaxson Kreider and Alex Farensbach run wild. Kreider went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Farensbach got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Kreider is becoming a predictor of Bangor's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-8-1 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Rinaldi, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and two runs.
Bangor was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wilson Area only posted a batting average of .286.
Bangor's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-8-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Wilson Area, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bangor will take on Notre Dame-Green Pond at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Slaters' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Crusaders have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Wilson Area, they will square off against Moravian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a 14-game losing streak.
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