Lions Split Night Doubleheader in Myrtle Beach Behind 10-Run Burst Against Beaver

Penn State Schuylkill opened the night in impressive fashion, using a huge early offensive surge to defeat Penn State Beaver, 12-8, in game one of the doubleheader.

The Lions struck right away in the first inning as Roman Cieless delivered an RBI single and Yostin Guerrero Solano added an RBI fielder's choice to make it 2-0. Schuylkill then broke the game open with an eight-run third inning, turning patient at-bats and timely extra-base hits into a commanding lead. Andrew Klotz started the rally with a two-run double, Dan Zimmerman added an RBI single, and Guerrero delivered the biggest blow of the inning with a three-run home run to right field that pushed the lead to 10-0.

Penn State Beaver responded with three runs in the bottom of the third and kept chipping away throughout the game, but Schuylkill answered again in the seventh. Cieless roped an RBI double and another run scored on a Beaver error to extend the Lions' cushion to 12-5.

Beaver mounted one final push in the bottom of the seventh, cutting the deficit with a two-run triple from Benjamin Ogle and another run-scoring groundout, but Schuylkill closed it out to secure the win.

The Lions showed balance throughout the opener, getting contributions up and down the lineup. Guerrero's power in the middle of the order set the tone, while Klotz, Cieless, Zimmerman, and Hayden Lee all played key roles in the offensive breakout. On the mound, Ty Shuey settled things in relief, helping Schuylkill navigate the middle innings and keep Beaver from fully erasing the lead.

In game two, Schuylkill battled Rockland CC but came up short in a 5-1 loss. Rockland struck first on a solo home run in the second inning and held that lead until the Lions broke through in the fifth. Andrew Klotz singled, stole second, moved to third on a groundout, and scored on a Roman Cieless RBI single to tie the game at 1-1.

Schuylkill continued to battle and put runners on base, but Rockland regained control in the sixth inning, capitalizing on walks to score three runs and go back in front. Another run came across in the seventh as the Hawks added insurance.

The Lions had chances late, loading traffic on the bases in the sixth and getting another baserunner in the seventh, but Rockland was able to close the door. Klotz and Yostin Guerrero Solano each had two-hit nights across the doubleheader, while Cieless continued his strong day with RBI production in both contests.

Penn State Schuylkill wraps up the night in Myrtle Beach with a split, showing plenty of offensive firepower in the opener and continuing to compete deep into game two.

By the Numbers

12 runs – Schuylkill's offense erupted for 12 runs in game one, including a game-changing 8-run third inning against Penn State Beaver.

8-run 3rd inning – The Lions sent the game in their favor with their biggest offensive frame of the night, highlighted by Andrew Klotz's two-run double, Dan Zimmerman's RBI single, and Yostin Guerrero Solano's three-run homer.

4 RBIs – Yostin Guerrero Solano delivered the biggest swing of game one with a three-run home run and finished with four RBIs in the opener.

2 RBI hits from Roman Cieless – Cieless drove in runs in both games, opening the scoring in game one with an RBI single and later tying game two at 1-1 with another RBI knock in the fifth.

3 extra-base hits in game one – Schuylkill got major production from Klotz's double, Cieless' double, and Guerrero's home run in the win over Beaver.

10-0 lead – After three innings, the Lions had built a 10-0 advantage in game one before withstanding Beaver's late push.

2 hits from Andrew Klotz in game two – Klotz set the table offensively in the nightcap, reaching twice and scoring the Lions' lone run.

1 run, 1 RBI from Roman Cieless in game two – Cieless again came through in a clutch moment, driving in Schuylkill's only run against Rockland.

Schuylkill will look to rest up with an off day on Tuesday before returning to playon Wednesday with a doubleheader against Penn State Shenango at 6 and 9pm.