Penn State New Kensington couldn't muster enough offense to overcome Penn State Mont Alto, falling 6-1 in a challenging baseball matchup.
Penn State Mont Alto got off to a quick start with James Sibert's two-run homer in the first inning, giving them an early 2-0 lead. They extended their lead in the fifth inning with Wyatt Kissel's two-run homer, making it 4-0.
In the bottom of the sixth, Braden Tristani provided a glimmer of hope for Penn State New Kensington with a solo home run, cutting the deficit to 4-1.
However, Penn State Mont Alto responded in the seventh inning, as Caiden Smith launched a two-run homer, further extending their lead to 6-1.
Despite efforts to rally, Penn State New Kensington couldn't generate enough offense to overcome the deficit, ultimately falling short.
Stat Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:
- Braden Tristani: 1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Jobeth Diaz Osorio: 2 hits
- AJ Demharter (Pitcher): 5.2 innings pitched, 9 hits, 4 runs (4 earned), 1 walk, 3 strikeouts