Mahanoy Area had lost five straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-10 to make it six. They came up short against the Tamaqua Blue Raiders, falling 8-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 back in April.
Mahanoy Area saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Mroczka, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Tamaqua, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-5-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
On Tamaqua's side, Peyton Faust tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched. Faust has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Nico Conahan was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Veronica Scott, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mahanoy Area will take on Nativity BVM at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Tamaqua, they will face off against Panther Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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