Lions Sweep Doubleheader Behind Dominant Pitching and Explosive Game One Offense
Penn State Schuylkill pounded out 15 hits in game one and followed with a shutout in game two to secure a doubleheader sweep of UMA Moose.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | X | 12 | 15 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Game 1: Penn State Schuylkill 12, UMA Moose 3
Penn State Schuylkill's offense erupted early and never slowed down, using a first-inning blast and a relentless lineup effort to power a 12–3 victory on 15 hits.
The Lions struck immediately when Roman Cieless launched a three-run home run in the opening inning, giving Schuylkill a quick lead and setting the tone for the afternoon.
Schuylkill continued to add pressure in the middle innings, stringing together extra-base hits and run-producing singles to steadily extend the lead. The Lions plated four runs in the fourth inning to break the game open, highlighted by RBI hits from Conner Licklider, Roman Cieless, and Joey Ruggiero.
On the mound, B. Collazo set the tone early with key strikeouts before the bullpen finished the job, limiting UMA Moose to just five hits in the contest.
Schuylkill Game 1 Highlights
Roman Cieless: 3-run home run, multiple RBIs to spark offense
Andrew Klotz: Doubled and scored during early rally
Conner Licklider: RBI single during the four-run fourth inning
Joey Ruggiero: RBI single in the fourth
Yostin Guerrero: RBI double and additional run scored
Schuylkill's balanced attack and timely hitting allowed them to steadily pull away, sealing the convincing 12-3 win.
Game 2: Penn State Schuylkill 2, UMA Moose 0
Game two turned into a pitching duel, but the Lions once again delivered when it mattered, scoring early and relying on dominant pitching to secure the 2-0 shutout victory.
Schuylkill pushed across the first run in the second inning when Joey Ruggiero came around to score on a fielder's choice off the bat of Shawn Pallay.
The Lions added an insurance run in the third inning as Conner Licklider crossed the plate on a passed ball, extending the lead to 2-0.
From there, the pitching staff took over. M. Kohler delivered a strong start, attacking the zone and limiting traffic while the defense behind him turned key outs. The Lions' infield anchored the effort, with Shawn Pallay recording several defensive plays at shortstop to help secure the shutout.
Schuylkill Game 2 Highlights
Michael Kohler: Strong outing on the mound with multiple strikeouts
Joey Ruggiero: Scored the game's first run
Conner Licklider: Scored the insurance run in the third
Shawn Pallay: RBI fielder's choice and strong defensive performance
With the sweep, Penn State Schuylkill combined dominant pitching with timely hitting, showcasing both their offensive depth and defensive discipline across the two games.