Schuylkill Splits Final Twin Bill with Mont Alto to Cap Conference Series

Schuylkill Splits Final Twin Bill with Mont Alto to Cap Conference Series

LEAD-IN:

Penn State Schuylkill bounced back in Game 2 behind a complete game from Owen Zimmerman after dropping the opener, earning a series split with PSUAC foe Mont Alto.

Game 1 Recap – Mont Alto 8, Schuylkill 1

Mont Alto used a steady stream of offense in the middle innings and a complete game from starter Carter Fogal to take Game 3 of the series. Schuylkill managed just four hits and pushed across its only run in the final inning. Defensive miscues also contributed, with three errors helping Mont Alto extend innings.

Game 1 Highlights:

• Conner Licklider: 2-for-4, RBI

• Yostin Guerrero: 1-for-1, SB

• Tristan Baer: Reached and scored in the 7th

• Pitching: Braden Collazo – 5.2 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 5 BB

Game 2 Recap – Schuylkill 6, Mont Alto 2

In the series finale, Schuylkill put together a clean and aggressive performance. Owen Zimmerman was dominant on the mound, going the full 7 innings while allowing just four hits and one earned run. A four-run sixth inning, including a two-RBI single from Zimmerman himself, helped seal the win.

Game 2 Highlights:

• Owen Zimmerman: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 K + 3-for-4, 2 RBI at the plate

• Conner Licklider: 3-for-4, run, SB

• RayJay Marmolejos: 2 walks, RBI, SB, run scored

• Roman Cieless: 2 RBI

• Kevin Rodriguez: 1-for-2, walk, run scored

• Brandon Pupek & Chris Duffy: Both swiped bags to ignite the sixth-inning rally

Next Up:

Penn State Schuylkill (22-15, 12-3 PSUAC) returns to action Tuesday, April 22 for a non-conference matchup at King's College. First pitch is set for 4:00 PM.