If Northwest Area was riding high off their 11-5 takedown of Columbia Montour Vo-Tech last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Northwest Area Rangers fell just short of the Hanover Area Hawkeyes by a score of 6-5 on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northwest Area of the 20-3 loss they experienced in the pair’s previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Trevor Dietz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Hanover Area’s side, Nick Schiel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it’s clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Cam Kratz was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Northwest Area’s defeat dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Hanover Area, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwest Area will take on Millville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hanover Area, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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