In an action-packed game, Penn State New Kensington emerged victorious against Russell Sage College with a final score of 10-5. The game showcased impressive offensive displays from both teams, but it was Penn State New Kensington's consistency at the plate that secured the win.
Penn State New Kensington wasted no time asserting their dominance, scoring three runs in the opening inning. Olivia Waldrop's double drove in the first run of the game, followed by Antonia Velasquez's timely single that brought in two more runs.
The momentum continued for Penn State New Kensington as they added three more runs in the third inning, highlighted by Linda Shepard's RBI single and Piper Zufall's run-scoring hit. A fielding error allowed Madison Hoyt to contribute an RBI, extending Penn State New Kensington's lead to 6-0.
In the fourth inning, Linda Shepard unleashed a powerful swing, launching a two-run homer to further bolster Penn State New Kensington's lead to 8-0.
Russell Sage College managed to get on the scoreboard in the fifth inning, but Penn State New Kensington quickly responded in the sixth inning with Jada Norman's RBI single.
Although Russell Sage College mounted a late rally in the seventh inning, scoring three runs, it wasn't enough to overcome Penn State New Kensington's lead.
Key contributors for Penn State New Kensington included Linda Shepard, who not only excelled on the mound but also delivered a stellar offensive performance with a home run and multiple RBIs. Olivia Waldrop also had a standout game, driving in two runs with a double and a single.
Stat Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:
- Batting: Linda Shepard (3 runs, 3 hits, 2 RBIs, including a home run), Olivia Waldrop (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Kali Barnett (2 runs, 2 hits)
- Pitching: Linda Shepard (5 innings pitched, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout), Addyson Gregg (1.2 innings pitched, 2 earned runs)
