Schuylkill Baseball Splits with Hazleton on Senior Night

Game 1: Hazleton 3, Schuylkill 1

Despite a strong pitching performance from Tristan Baer, Penn State Schuylkill dropped a close opener to Hazleton, 3-1. Baer struck out 10 over 7 innings of work, but Hazleton took advantage of timely hits and a passed ball to build their lead. Owen Zimmerman drove in the Lions' lone run on a bases-loaded walk, but Schuylkill couldn't mount a late comeback.

Game 2: Schuylkill 4, Hazleton 3

In Game 2, Schuylkill bounced back behind the leadership of their seniors. Owen Zimmerman starred at the plate and on the mound, collecting two hits, stealing a base, scoring twice, and earning the win in relief with three scoreless innings. Brenan Adams delivered an early RBI single, and Yostin Guerrero provided a clutch two-run single in the fifth inning that proved to be the difference. The Lions' defense tightened up late to preserve the 4-3 victory.

Between games, Schuylkill recognized its four senior leaders — Pedro Rosario, Chris Duffy, Kyle Kaminski, and Owen Zimmerman — for their major contributions to the program's success and their roles in helping the team reach new milestones.

Senior Night Highlights:

• Owen Zimmerman: 2-for-3, 2 runs scored, 1 stolen base, and the winning pitcher with 3 shutout innings

• Brenan Adams: 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI

• Yostin Guerrero: 2 RBI single to drive in the go-ahead runs

• Tristan Baer: 7.0 innings pitched, 10 strikeouts in Game 1

• Team Speed: 6 stolen bases in Game 2

Up Next:

The Nittany Lions will finish the four-game series tomorrow at Penn State Hazleton, wrapping up regular season conference play and looking to build momentum heading into postseason action!