July 10, 2016 — Matt Machalik has a big day at the plate to help Anthracite defeat Hazleton 12-5 and capture the District 18 9-10 Little League championship. Machalik collects three hits, including a triple and a three-run homer. He scores three runs and ends with four RBIs. Chase Weaver turns in a solid offensive performance with two hits, three runs and an RBI. The winners, who race to a 10-1 lead, also receive a single, triple and two RBIs from Tyler Black. Stephen Hood earns the pitching win, tossing four innings, while Black hurls the final two frames.