Check out the results for SOL baseball teams in action Wednesday. Photos of the PW/Norristown game are provided courtesy of Kim Supko. Check back for a gallery of photos.
National Conference
BENSALEM 12, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 8
On a day that saw the two squads combine for 20 runs, the Owls saved their best for last, plating 10 runs over the final three innings.
Early on, the Golden Hawks had things going their way. They scored two runs in the first and after the Owls got those runs back in the top of the second, the Golden Hawks scored three runs in the bottom of the second to go on top 5-2, benefitting from a walk, an error and an RBI single by Shaun Stackhouse.
Kenny O’Connell’s two-run single highlighted a three-run sixth that broke an 8-8 tie. He finished the day 1-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Luke Metz led the Owls with a 2-for-3 effort that included two RBIs and a run scored. Joey Benedetti, Ryan Molz and Bill Kohler each scored a pair of runs. Kohler, Benedetti, Ryan Marietta and Stephen Aldrich drove in one run apiece.
For the Golden Hawks, Stackhouse, Josh Kim, Matt Smith, Evan Fisher, Eric Klaus and Nick Gallo each had one RBI.
The Owls held a 9-6 advantage in hits.
Dom Grady earned the win in relief, allowing three hits and three runs in four innings while fanning two and walking two.
Bensalem, which won two of its last three games, closed out conference play with a 6-8 record (11-8 overall). Council Rock South finished its season 4-15 overall (2-12 SOL).
Bensalem 020 063 1 12-9-3
Council Rock South 230 030 0 8-6-0
Continental Conference
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 4, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3
Brian Klumpp called Wednesday’s come-from-behind win ‘the Kyle Rossi show.’ It was Rossi’s clutch two-out RBI single with runners on first and second that plated the game winner.
“Before his last at-bat, I turned to him and said, ‘Nobody better,’” Klumpp said. “He hit a single up the middle to score Chad Steinberg.”
Rossi finished the game 2-for-4, but that was just the top of the iceberg for the senior shortstop in his final regular season game as a Titan.
“He made great plays in the field, like always,” Klumpp said of his veteran infielder who has made just one error all season. “He made a tremendous play to cut down a run at home plate.
“The ball trickled toward second base – he picked it up and fired a strike to home plate and got the out on a bang-bang play.”
In the bottom of the first, a solo home run by Tyler Watson spotted the Titans a 1-0 lead, and they took a 2-0 lead into the fifth when the Patriots got on the scoreboard with a run. East went on top 3-2 in the top of the sixth, and that score stood until the bottom of the seventh. Will Moller’s sacrifice fly knotted the score, setting the stage for Rossi’s game winner.
“This was a huge win, which hopefully clinches a first round bye in districts for us,” Klumpp said.
Chris Palkovics – who threw the final two innings – earned the win relief, allowing one hit and two runs (unearned) while fanning one and walking one. Dan McCartin got the start and threw five innings, allowing four hits and one run. He struck out five and walked one.
“Dan McCartin threw five strong innings, which was good to see after he has battled some tightness in his back the past few weeks,” Klumpp said.
South’s Tyler Watson (2-for-3, RBI, run scored) and Rossi were the lone players with multiple hits.
For the Patriots, Tommy Mitchell, Aaron Holland and Adam Jozefiak each singled and drove in a run.
The Titans closed out conference play with an 11-3 record (13-4 overall).
“With this win, this team has the most regular season wins in CB South history,” Klumpp said. “I am so happy for this team and their accomplishments so far this season.
“Their hard work is paying off, and I am excited for the playoffs.”
Central Bucks East closed out its season with a 7-12 record overall (2-12 SOL).
Central Bucks East 000 012 0 3
Central Bucks South 100 100 2 4
American Conference
CHELTENHAM 8, UPPER DUBLIN 7
In a contest that featured five lead changes, it was the Panthers scoring three runs over the final two innings to eke out the come-from-behind win over the conference champions. Josh Ryan’s RBI double in the seventh plated a run that turned out to be the game winner.
The Cards took a 1-0 lead in the first when Cole Swiger, who doubled, scored on Connor McFadden’s single. The Panthers knotted the score in the second, but the Cards exploded for five runs in the bottom of the inning
to go on top 6-1. Highlights of the frame included a two-run single by Swiger, RBI singles by Justin Horn and McFadden and a sacrifice fly by JT Breslin.
That lead turned out to be anything but secure as the Panthers scored four runs in the third, but they still trailed 7-5 heading into the sixth when they plated a pair to knot the score, setting the stage for Ryan’s game winner in the seventh.
Ryan finished the game 2-for-5 with two RBIs and a run scored out of the leadoff spot. Joel White was 2-for-4, Jawan West was 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI while Jordan Rorer was 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored. Wes Giles, Alex Haasz and Sam McTier each singled and drove in a run.
Swiger was 3-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and three runs to lead the Cardinals. Horn (2-for-3, run, RBI), McFadden (2-for-4, 2 RBIs), Thomas Juelke (2-for-4, two doubles) and Andrew McDermott (2-for-4, run) also had multiple hits for the Cards.
Lukas Nakkula earned the win in relief, allowing one hit while walking one in two scoreless innings to close out the game.
Cheltenham (7-9, 6-7 SOL) will travel to Springfield for its season finale on Thursday while Upper Dublin (13-4, 12-2) will host Roman Catholic in a non-league game Thursday.
Cheltenham 014 002 1 8-12-2
Upper Dublin 150 100 0 7-12-1
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 12, NORRISTOWN 8
If it’s offense you like, Latshaw-McCarthy Field in Norristown was the place to be on Wednesday night.
In a contest under the lights that saw the two teams combine for 26 hits and 20 runs, Jacob Nunez had a big day hitting out of the nine hole for the Colonials, turning in a perfect 3-for-3 effort with three RBIs. Andrew Kliesh also had a productive day at the plate for PW, going 2-for-4 with a double, four RBIs and one run scored.
John Pecharo was 2-for-3 with a double and three runs scored. Luca Amoroso and Dutch Reardon each scored two runs as PW’s two through four hitters combined to score seven runs. Adam McKinlay was 1-for-3 with a double, RBI and two runs scored. Reardon and Dillon Famous both contributed a hit and RBI.
The Colonials served early notice that runs might be easy to come by, scoring five in a first inning that was highlighted by a two-run single by Nunez as well as an RBI single by Reardon. Two runs also crossed the plate on a costly miscue.
The Eagles got one run back in the bottom of the first and made it a 5-3 game with two runs in the third, thanks to a two-run single by Nicholas Whitley. The Colonials scored four runs in the top of the fifth that included an RBI double by Kliesh.
Again the Eagles answered, scoring five in the bottom of the inning to make it a 9-8 game. Highlights of the inning included RBI singles by Whitley, Nick Falco and Shane Hammer as well as an RBI double by Tom Detwiler.
The Colonials took a 10-8 lead into the seventh when they tacked on a pair of insurance runs, capitalizing on an RBI single by Amoroso and an RBI double by McKinlay.
For the Eagles, Dominic Proetto was a tough out, finishing 3-for-5 with a run scored. Detwiler (2-for-4, double, RBI, run scored), Charles Grello (2-for-5, run scored) and Whitley (2-for-4, three RBIs, run scored) had multiple hits. Terell Dale was 1-for-2 with two runs scored.
The two teams went deep in their bullpens with Norristown using four pitchers while the Colonials used three. Connor Kissane earned the win.
Plymouth Whitemarsh wrapped up its season with a 7-12 record overall (5-9 SOL). Norristown (2-11 SOL) will close out its final season in the SOL with a conference matchup at Upper Merion on Thursday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 500 041 2 12-13-2
Norristown 102 050 0 8-13-2
Non-league
HATBORO-HORSHAM 7, ABINGTON 2
The Hatters erased a 2-0 deficit with a five-run fifth inning on their way to the non-league win.
Brian Edgington had a productive night out of the leadoff spot for the Hatters, finishing 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored. Jarrett Prendergast was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI, and Billy Carr was 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored. Kyle Katz was 1-for-2 with a triple and run scored. Ryan O’Donnell and Eddie Schultz both contributed RBIs.
Nick Albaugh got the start and earned the win, allowing three hits and two runs (one earned) in three innings. He struck out three and walked two. Matt Saunders and Katz combined for three scoreless innings in relief with Katz closing it out with two scoreless frames.
Hatboro-Horsham closed out its season with a 9-10 record (6-8 SOL) while Abington finished the regular season with a 12-7 mark (8-6 SOL).
Hatboro-Horsham 000 052 0 7-9-3
Abington 100 100 0 2-6-1
ARCHBISHOP RYAN 5, SOUDERTON 4
The Indians held an 11-8 advantage in hits, but Ryan held the edge on the scoreboard. The two teams scored all of their runs in the first three innings. They were deadlocked at two after two innings. Ryan scored three runs in the top of the third, and the Indians plated two in the bottom of the inning. Neither team scored the rest of the way.
Jack Despain (2-for-2) and Austin Eberhart (2-for-2, RBI) led the Indians at the plate. Blake Gular and Cole Niles singled and drove in a run.
The Indians used five pitchers in Wednesday’s season finale with Matt Reinert and Miles Minnick each tossing one scoreless inning. Jake Morgan did not allow a run in two innings on the mound.
Souderton closed out the regular season with a 10-10 record (7-7 SOL).
Archbishop Ryan 113 000 0 5-8-1
Souderton 022 000 0 4-11-5
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