Penn State Schuylkill Baseball Rebounds with Doubleheader Sweep Over Penn State Beaver
Penn State Schuylkill baseball rebounded from a tough loss with a dominant doubleheader sweep over Penn State Beaver on Sunday; 3-1 and 13-2.
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Myrtle Beach, S.C. – After a tough loss to New Jersey City University (NJCU) on Saturday, the Penn State Schuylkill baseball team bounced back impressively on Sunday, sweeping a doubleheader against Penn State Beaver. The Lions secured a 3-1 victory in the opener and followed up with a commanding 13-2 win in the second game.
Game 1: Penn State Schuylkill 3, Penn State Beaver 1
A late-game rally and strong pitching helped Penn State Schuylkill secure a close 3-1 victory in the opening matchup.
- Early Lead: The Lions struck first in the top of the first inning when RayJay Marmolejos reached on a hit-by-pitch, later scoring on an RBI single by Brenan Adams.
- Beaver Ties It: In the sixth, Penn State Beaver leveled the score at 1-1 on a sacrifice fly from Philip Betz.
- Schuylkill Responds in the Seventh: Hunter Sharrow delivered the game-winning hit with an RBI double, bringing home Dan Zimmerman to put the Lions up 2-1. Moments later, Sharrow stole home on a passed ball to add an insurance run.
On the mound, Brenan Adams pitched six strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out seven. Owen Zimmerman closed the door in the seventh to secure the win.
Game 2: Penn State Schuylkill 13, Penn State Beaver 2
The Lions' bats erupted early in game two, putting up 11 runs in the first two innings en route to a commanding win.
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First-Inning Surge:
- Marmolejos reached on an error and later scored on another miscue by the Beaver defense.
- Owen Zimmerman brought home Conner Licklider with a sacrifice fly.
- Roman Cieless smashed an RBI triple to score Kevin Rodriguez.
- Andrew Klotz followed up with an RBI single, plating Cieless.
- Marmolejos later reached on an error that allowed Chris Batista to score, capping a six-run first inning.
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More Offense in the Second:
- Rodriguez ripped an RBI double to score Zimmerman.
- Sharrow added an RBI single to bring home Adams.
- Cieless came up big again, scoring on a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch.
- Marmolejos continued his strong day with an RBI infield single.
- Licklider added a sacrifice fly, pushing the lead to 11-0.
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Beaver Gets on the Board: Nicholas Campbell drove in two runs in the third, but that was all they could muster against the Schuylkill pitching staff.
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Final Touches:
- Chris Duffy added an RBI single in the fourth.
- Zimmerman followed up with another RBI knock to score Duffy, making it 13-2.
Owen Shoop picked up the win on the mound, allowing just two runs on six hits over five innings while striking out four.
Up Next:
Penn State Schuylkill will continue its Spring Break schedule in Myrtle Beach, facing SUNY Canton on Monday at 1 p.m. The Lions aim to keep their momentum rolling.