Licklider’s Big Day Powers Offensive Explosion at Manor
Schuylkill combines for 40 runs in dominant sweep
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
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1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 16 | 1 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Game 1: Penn State Schuylkill 18, Manor College 0
Penn State Schuylkill opened the doubleheader in dominant fashion, scoring in every inning and erupting for nine runs in the fifth to secure an 18-0 run-rule victory.
The offense was efficient and explosive, tallying 10 hits while drawing 10 walks and executing situational hitting throughout the lineup. Dan Zimmerman led the charge with a huge performance, going 2-for-2 with two triples and four RBI. Conner Licklider added a strong all-around game with two hits, three runs scored, and two RBI, while Roman Cieless contributed a triple, two RBI, and three runs scored.
Schuylkill showcased its depth, with contributions up and down the lineup including RBI from Shawn Pallay (2), Tyler Shuey (2), and Charles Hopper, while also capitalizing on five sacrifice flies.
On the mound, the pitching staff combined for a two-hit shutout, led by Braden Collazo, who earned the win with two innings of one-hit ball and three strikeouts. Zach Holland, Brandon Pupek, and Roman Cieless closed it out, with Cieless striking out the side in the final frame.
Game 2: Penn State Schuylkill 22, Manor College 4
Building on the momentum from game one, Schuylkill exploded for 22 runs on 16 hits in game two, highlighted by a massive 13-run seventh inning to complete the sweep.
Conner Licklider delivered a standout performance, going 5-for-6 with five runs scored and four RBI, leading a relentless offensive attack. Yostin Guerrero Solano added a perfect day at the plate, going 2-for-2 with three RBI and two doubles, while Shawn Pallay drove in three runs and scored twice.
Additional contributions came from across the lineup, including multi-RBI efforts from Hayden Lee (2), Erick Mateo (2), and Charles Hopper (2), as Schuylkill worked 12 walks and consistently pressured Manor's defense.
On the mound, Alex Fantaskey earned the win with two scoreless innings, while Andrew Mentzer and Shawn Pallay combined to keep Manor quiet. The only damage came in the fifth inning, but Schuylkill quickly responded with its decisive seventh-inning outburst.
Key Highlights:
40 total runs across the doubleheader
Conner Licklider: 7 hits, 8 runs, 6 RBI on the day
Dan Zimmerman: 4 RBI in Game 1, multiple extra-base hits
Team pitching: limited Manor to just 6 total runs and 8 hits across both games