New Ken Falls Short Against Mont Alto
Game 1
Game 1
| Final (8) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Penn State Mont Alto
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 1 |
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Penn State New Kensington
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
New Kensington, PA - Penn State New Kensington faced a tough loss against Penn State Mont Alto with a final score of 11-9. Despite a late-game rally, Penn State New Kensington couldn't overcome Penn State Mont Alto's early offensive onslaught.
Penn State Mont Alto took an early lead, scoring multiple runs in the fifth inning. Key hits from James Sibert, Wyatt Kissel, and Kyle McKeon propelled them to a commanding 9-0 advantage.
Penn State New Kensington showed resilience in the sixth inning, sparked by Miguel Garcia's powerful grand slam that brought in four runs, narrowing the deficit to 11-4.
In the seventh inning, Penn State New Kensington continued their comeback attempt. Garcia was hit by a pitch, bringing in a run, followed by a sacrifice fly from Nat Greenslet, cutting the lead to 11-6. Caden Rupert's clutch double brought in three more runs, bringing Penn State New Kensington within striking distance at 11-9.
Despite the late surge, Penn State New Kensington couldn't complete the comeback, ultimately falling short by two runs.
Stat Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:
- Miguel Garcia: 2 hits, 5 RBIs, 1 home run
- Jared Busche: 1 hit, 1 run scored