PSNK Sweeps CCAC

Penn State New Kensington emerged triumphant with a dominant 12-6 win over Community College of Allegheny County. The game was marked by explosive offense from both teams, but it was Penn State New Kensington's relentless batting that secured the decisive victory.

CCAC took an early lead in the first inning, capitalizing on a sacrifice by Kolling that allowed McLaughlin to score, followed by an RBI groundout by Berg, giving them a 2-0 advantage. However, New Kensington quickly responded as Miguel Garcia's sacrifice fly brought Jared Busche home, narrowing the deficit to 2-1.

In the third inning, The Lion's offense erupted, sparked by Thomas Santiago Jr.'s RBI single, which tied the game at 2-2. A single by John Galeano Del Castillo and a crucial home run by Jared Busche propelled Penn State New Kensington to a commanding 7-3 lead.

The offensive onslaught continued for Penn State New Kensington in the fourth and fifth innings, with additional runs driven in by Nat Greenslet, Jared Busche, and Max Oliveri, extending their lead to 12-4.

Although CCAC managed to score two runs in the sixth inning, it was not enough to overcome Penn State New Kensington's formidable lead.

Stat Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:

• Jared Busche: 3 hits, 2 home runs, 7 RBIs
• Max Oliveri: 1 hit, 2 runs scored