July 24, 2000 Richie Abel pitches a five-hitter and strikes out 13 batters to lead Nesquehoning to a 7-4 victory over McAdoo in a Panther Valley Little League tournament game. The winners break the contest open in the second inning when they plate four runs. Lee Thear delivers a two-run double during the frame while Todd Stratchko knocks in a pair with a single.