March 8, 2025

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions Cannot Hold Onto Lead Versus New Jersey City University

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions could not hold onto the lead against New Jersey City University on Saturday at The Ripken Experience and fell 15-6.

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions could not hold onto the lead against New Jersey City University on Saturday at The Ripken Experience and fell 15-6 despite leading by four at one point.

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions lost despite out-hitting New Jersey City University 14 to 12. Owen Zimmerman and Brenan Adams each collected three hits for Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions.

A double by Roman Cieless put Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions on the board in the bottom of the first.

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions added one run in the second after RayJay Marmolejos grounded into a double play.

A fielder's choice by Kevin Rodriguez extended the Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the third inning.

New Jersey City University tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a solo home run to center field by Enrique Beltra, a single by Brandon Piacenza, and a single by Arian Lunar.

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Zimmerman singled, scoring one run, to give Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions the advantage, 5-4.

New Jersey City University took the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Jeremy Ricourt scored after tagging up, and Mike Novak singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.

Danny Olear earned the win for New Jersey City University. The pitcher allowed three hits and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one. Braden Collazo took the loss for Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions. The southpaw went two and one-third innings, giving up two runs on two hits, striking out one and walking two. Tristan Baer stepped on the hill first for Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions. The pitcher allowed eight hits and six runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking two. Andre Dean stepped on the hill first for New Jersey City University. The starting pitcher gave up seven hits and five runs over three and one-third innings, striking out two and walking three.

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions amassed 14 hits in the game. Cieless provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Andrew Klotz and Dan Zimmerman each collected multiple hits for Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions. Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions turned one double play in the game.

New Jersey City University piled up 12 hits in the game. Beltra went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead New Jersey City University in hits. Ricourt, Lunar, Piacenza, Novak, and Dom Yarson each drove in two runs for New Jersey City University. Justin Moreno collected two hits for New Jersey City University in three at bats. New Jersey City University had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game. Chris Rosario, Moreno, and Yarson led the team with two bases on balls each. Lunar, Moreno, Beltra, and Novak each stole multiple bases for New Jersey City University. New Jersey City University stole 12 bases in the game. New Jersey City University turned two double plays in the game. New Jersey City University didn't commit a single error in the field. Moreno had the most chances in the field with seven.

Next up for Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions are two games at Ripken versus Penn State Beaver on Sunday.