New Kensington Falls to Apprentice
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Penn State New Kensington
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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Apprentice
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1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
In a challenging match-up against Apprentice, Penn State New Kensington faced a tough defeat with a final score of 2 - 12. The game saw some impressive plays from both sides, but Apprentice's offensive prowess proved to be the decisive factor.
The scoring began early in the game, with Apprentice taking the lead in the first inning with a single by N. Edwards, bringing N. Yeary home. The lead extended in the second inning as N. Yeary doubled, followed by hits from C. Weston and R. Ellis, pushing Apprentice's lead to 5 - 0. Apprentice continued their offensive onslaught, adding to their lead with a homer by C. Russell and another by C. Weston in the third inning, making it 9 - 0.
Penn State New Kensington managed to get on the board in the fourth inning with a single by M. Garcia, bringing M. Oliveri across the plate, but Apprentice quickly responded, maintaining their lead.
In the fifth inning, Penn State New Kensington showed some fight with a homer by Santiago Jr., but Apprentice kept their momentum, sealing the victory with additional runs, ending the game at 12 - 2.
Despite the loss, there were notable performances from Penn State New Kensington's players. Max Oliveri and Thomas Santiago Jr. displayed strong hitting, with Oliveri hitting a double and Santiago Jr. delivering a homer. Miguel Garcia also contributed with a crucial RBI single.
Stat Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:
- Max Oliveri: 1 hit, 1 double
- Thomas Santiago Jr.: 1 hit, 1 home run, 1 RBI