Mohawk Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 8-1 to the Neshannock Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mohawk Area of the 10-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
Mohawk Area saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aricka Young, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
On Neshannock's side, Addy Frye spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. Frye has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Neshannock let Gabby Quinn and Abigale Measel loose on the outfield. Quinn went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Measel went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ali Giordano, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Mohawk Area's defeat dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Neshannock, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 18-0.
Mohawk Area has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome West Middlesex at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Neshannock, they will head out on the road to square off against Avonworth at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neshannock is looking to tack on another W to their 15-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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