Bethlehem Catholic extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 7-10 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Easton Area Rovers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rovers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-9 back in April.
Bryce Blawn made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Collin Peacock was another key player, earning one run and two stolen bases.
As for Easton Area, they pushed their record up to 10-7 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
On Easton Area's side, Zach Mattes looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mattes has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Khamryn Singto, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mason Stout, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Bethlehem Catholic will square off against Lansdale Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Crusaders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.92 runs per game on average), something the Hawks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Easton Area, they will face off against Phillipsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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