Opening Day win

Opening Day win
March 28, 2025

Penn State New Kensington Dominates in Opening Day of PSUAC Play

Penn State New Kensington kicked off their PSUAC conference play in dominant fashion with a commanding 15-5 victory over Penn State Beaver in game one of their doubleheader. The offense came out firing on all cylinders, tallying 17 hits while pitcher Zander Allen delivered a solid performance on the mound to secure the win.

Game Recap

First Inning Explosion Sets the Tone
The New Kensington bats wasted no time, erupting for seven runs in the first inning. Caden Rupert got things rolling with an RBI single, followed by Nat Greenslet's run-scoring hit. Miguel Garcia doubled in another run, and Jobeth Diaz Osorio kept the momentum going with an RBI single. The biggest blow of the inning came from Bryan Calderon, who laced a three-run double to extend the lead to 6-0. Calderon later scored on an error, making it 7-0 before Penn State Beaver could even step up to bat.

Relentless Offense Continues
New Kensington added another four runs across the second and third innings, with Chris Magnee and Caden Rupert each contributing RBI singles. The offensive onslaught continued in the fifth, as Miguel Garcia and Jobeth Diaz Osorio drove in additional runs, and walks to Calderon and Karter Weitzel pushed the lead to 15-5.

Penn State Beaver's Efforts to Rally
Beaver attempted to fight back in the third inning, capitalizing on an error and key hits by Nicholas Campbell and Nathan Doutt to plate three runs. Justin Lambert delivered a two-run triple in the fifth, but it wasn't enough to keep up with New Kensington's firepower.

Standout Performances

Penn State New Kensington Stats

Batting:

  • Hits: 17

  • Runs: 15

  • RBI: 14

  • Doubles: Garcia, Cruz, Calderon

  • Stolen Bases: Garcia (2), Rupert, Gallicano, Diaz Osorio, Santiago Jr., Celko, Calderon, Magnee

Pitching:

New Kensington will look to carry this momentum into game two of the doubleheader as they continue their PSUAC campaign.