Carl Reaches 100 Career RBI as Cresswell Earns 300th Win in Schuylkill Softball Sweep
Penn State Schuylkill softball delivered a dominant PSUAC doubleheader sweep over Penn State Hazleton on Saturday, winning 17–0 and 24–0, highlighted by Head Coach Darle Cresswell’s 300th career victory and Mackenzie Carl recording her 100th career RBI.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | X | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
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1 | 9 | 9 | 5 | X | 24 | 20 | 1 |
Game 1: Penn State Schuylkill 17, Penn State Hazleton 0
(5 innings)
Penn State Schuylkill wasted no time taking control, scoring five runs in the first inning and adding six in the second and five more in the third to break the game open early.
The Lions finished with 16 hits in the contest as multiple players contributed offensively.
Emily Brent led the way with two hits and three RBI, including a run-scoring single in the first and a triple in the second inning. Mackenzie Carl also had a strong outing, collecting two hits, two RBI, and three runs scored.
Jade Weiss went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two extra-base hits, while Nina Wilk added two hits and two RBI. Lillian Deibler chipped in two hits and two RBI, and Chloe Heckman helped her own cause with a hit and two RBI.
In the circle, Chloe Heckman was dominant, tossing a five-inning no-hitter while striking out seven to earn the win.
Game 1 Stat Leaders – Schuylkill
Hits
Jade Weiss — 3
Emily Brent — 2
Aryanna Bodge — 2
Mackenzie Carl — 2
Nina Wilk — 2
Lillian Deibler — 2
RBI
Emily Brent — 3
Mackenzie Carl — 2
Keira Devor — 2
Nina Wilk — 2
Chloe Heckman — 2
Lillian Deibler — 2
Pitching
Chloe Heckman — 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 7 K
Game 2: Penn State Schuylkill 24, Penn State Hazleton 0
(5 innings)
The Lions continued their offensive explosion in game two, erupting for 24 runs on 20 hits in another run-rule victory.
Penn State Schuylkill scored in every inning, including nine runs in both the second and third innings to put the game out of reach.
Aryanna Bodge paced the offense with a 4-for-5 performance, scoring four runs and driving in one. Emily Brent added three hits and four RBI, while Mackenzie Carl delivered three RBI, including the hit that marked her 100th career RBI, a milestone moment for the senior.
Keira Devor provided one of the biggest swings of the game with a three-run home run, finishing with three RBI. Chloe Heckman and Nina Wilk each drove in two runs, while Lillian Deibler added two RBI as well.
In the circle, Aryanna Bodge was outstanding, allowing just two hits while striking out 11 over five shutout innings.
Game 2 Stat Leaders – Schuylkill
Hits
Aryanna Bodge — 4
Jade Weiss — 3
Emily Brent — 3
Mackenzie Carl — 2
RBI
Emily Brent — 4
Mackenzie Carl — 3
Keira Devor — 3
Nina Wilk — 2
Chloe Heckman — 2
Lillian Deibler — 2
Pitching
Aryanna Bodge — 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 11 K
Program Milestones
The doubleheader sweep also marked two historic moments for the program:
Head Coach Darle Cresswell earned his 300th career win in his 23rd season leading the Penn State Schuylkill softball program.
Mackenzie Carl recorded her 100th career RBI, becoming one of the program's top run producers.
Next Up
Penn State Schuylkill returns to action Monday, April 6, hosting Penn College for a doubleheader with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m..