Schuylkill Falls Twice at New Kensington in Close Conference Battles
Despite outhitting their opponent in Game 2, Penn State Schuylkill couldn’t overcome a fourth-inning rally from New Kensington, falling in both games of the PSUAC twin bill.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | X | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | X | 6 | 12 | 0 |
Game 1 Recap – New Kensington 2, Schuylkill 0
In a tightly contested pitcher's duel, Penn State Schuylkill managed just three hits and was held scoreless in the opener. Emma Crisswell pitched well, allowing just two earned runs while striking out eight in six innings of work. Both New Kensington runs came in the middle innings, including a solo home run in the fourth.
Game 1 Highlights:
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Emma Crisswell: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 8 K
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Kaely Walshaw, Mackenzie Carl, Cealinn McGroarty: Each recorded a hit
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Flawless Defense: 0 errors committed by the Lions
Game 2 Recap – New Kensington 6, Schuylkill 3
Schuylkill's offense bounced back in Game 2, collecting 12 hits and scoring in three straight innings. However, a five-run fourth by New Kensington proved to be the difference. The Lions had runners on base in nearly every inning but couldn't find the big hit to complete a comeback.
Game 2 Highlights:
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Keira Devor: 2-for-4, 2 doubles, RBI, run
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Cealinn McGroarty: 2-for-3, RBI
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Jade Weiss: 2-for-3, walk, run
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Alyssa Youst: 2-for-2, walk
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Pitching Staff: Combined 6 strikeouts, 0 walks allowed defensively
Next Up:
Penn State Schuylkill (11-14, 6-2 PSUAC) returns home after the Easter holiday for a doubleheader against PSU Scranton on Monday, April 21 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM at Blue Mountain High School.