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SOL Colonial Division
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 4, NORTH PENN 3
CB South won a hard-fought battle in the rubber game of its three-game series with the Knights.
The Titans, who took an early 2-0 lead on a Jake Yang two-run homer, opened up a 4-2 lead. The Knights trimmed that lead to one and had the bases loaded with two outs in the top of the seventh, but Blake Bell came in to collect the game’s final out – a fly ball to left field.
“This was huge,” South coach Kevin Bray said. “Any time you have a chance to win a series in our division, it’s a big game, and they’re all big games.
“To be in that position at home and having a chance to take a series from a really quality opponent, we’re definitely happy with that result.”
Yang led the Titans with two hits, two RBIs and two runs scored. Brett Barrett and Dallon Smith also had RBIs.
Landen Hinds – in middle relief – notched the win.
Ben Grattan’s two-hit effort led the Knights.
By the numbers: Central Bucks South: Jake Yang (2-for-2, HR, 2RBI, 2R), Jake Madden (2-for-3), Brett Barrett (1-for-3, 1RBI), Dallon Smith (1-or-3, 1RBI)
Landen Hinds (W) (3.0 IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 3BB, 2K)
North Penn: Ben Grattan (2-for-2, 2B, 1RBI, 1R), Chase Jones (1-for-3, 1RBI), Alex Pyle (2B, 1R)
Key inning: Bottom of the first: Connor Thompson led off with a single, and Jake Yang followed with a two-run home run to left field (2-0)
Top of the second: After a pair of North Penn batters were hit by a pitch, Grattan doubled to right to plate a run. (2-1)
Top of fourth: Pyle hit a one-out double, advanced to third on a passed ball and scored on a groundout by Matt Pownall. (2-2)
Bottom of fourth: With one out, Blake Bell singled, advanced to second on a groundout, moved up to third on a passed ball and scored on Dallon Smith’s single. (3-2)
Bottom of fifth: With two outs, Yang, Jake Madden and Brett Barrett (RBI) hits back-to-back-to-back singles. (4-2)
Central Bucks South Kevin Bray: “It came down to execution. Our team did a great job defensively. Our pitchers did what they needed to do out there on the mound, and we had some timely hits.
“We got off to a really good start – Jake Yang hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the first, which was huge. They ended up crawling back, tying up the game. In the fourth inning and the fifth inning – getting two-out base hit RBIs from Dallon Smith and Brett Barrett in those big spots sealed the win for us today.
“There’s a ton of parity in our division. Every team is a really quality baseball club. There’s good coaches across the board. We’re just happy with the result.
“Jake Friedman started for us on the mound and gave us quality innings. Landen Hines came in in the middle of the game and did what has been his job for the last few outings – keeping us in the game and throwing zeros up there. Blake Bell came in for the final out to seal the win.”
Up next: Central Bucks South (5-4, 3-3 SOL) will travel to Downingtown West for a non-league game Tuesday, and North Penn (9-2, 4-2) returns to action Tuesday, April 22, with game one of its series at Central Bucks West.
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Central Bucks South 200 110 0 4-8-0
SOL Freedom Division
SPRINGFIELD TWP 1, CHELTENHAM 0 (8 innings)
Nolan Kidwell won a classic pitcher’s duel with Cheltenham’s Finn Kopp. Both pitchers went into the eighth inning when they reached their quota. Both pitched well enough to win.
Ryan Trader collected the game’s final out on a strikeout with Cheltenham runners on first and second.
“It was a great pitcher’s duel today,” Springfield Twp coach Rob Brand said. “Both starting pitchers were great today. It was a fun game to be a part of. “
The Spartans plated the game’s only run in the top of the eighth when they manufactured a run without collecting a hit. A sacrifice fly by Max May plated Chris Cahill, who walked to lead off the inning.
The win gave the Spartans a sweep of their season series with Cheltenham.
By the numbers: Springfield Twp: Nolan Kidwell (W) (7.2 IP, 4H, 3BB, 5K), Ryan Trader (0.1 IP, 0H, 0R, 1K)
Cheltenham: Finn Kopp 7.1 IP 3H, 1R, 0ER, 3BB, 8K), Eamon Ivory (0.2 IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 0K)
Key inning: Top of eighth: Cahill drew a leadoff walk, advanced to second a sacrifice bunt by Owen Hastings, moved up to third on a passed ball and scored on a sacrifice fly by May.
Springfield Twp coach Rob Brand: “Our starter Nolan Kidwell was great, getting out of a few jams and fielding his position really well. He went 7 2/3 innings and really wanted to finish, but he hit the pitch count.
“Cheltenham’s pitcher (Finn) Kopp was just as good, going 7 1/3 innings. We found a way in the top of the eighth, getting the leadoff guy, Chris Cahill, on with a walk, sac bunt to move him. He got to third and then Max May delivered the sac fly. I thought it was a really great high school game played by both teams.”
Up next: Springfield Twp (7-1, 6-0 SOL) will host Lower Merion in a non-league game Tuesday, and Cheltenham (1-6, 0-6) is off until next Tuesday when the Panthers will begin their three-game series at William Tennent)
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Non-league
BENSALEM 1, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
Pete Pasquarella tossed another gem for the Owls, allowing just two hits in seven shutout innings on the mound in yet
another impressive outing.
The Owls scored the only run he would need in the bottom of the sixth when Mikey Kramer ripped a triple to center field and scored on a Ryan Strazz sac fly.
Tennent’s Nate Scotese pitched well enough to win most days, allowing just two hits and one run while walking five and striking out three in six innings.
By the numbers: Bensalem: Pete Pasquarella (W) (7.0 IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 7K)
William Tennent: Nate Scotese (6.0 IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 5BB, 3K)
Key inning: Bottom of sixth: Kramer led off the inning with a triple, and he scored when Strazz hit a sacrifice fly to right field.
Up next: Bensalem (9-3, 5-3 SOL) is off until Monday, April 28, when the Owls will begin a three-game series at Pennsbury. Williams Tennent (4-7, 3-3) will return to action next Tuesday when the Panthers will host Cheltenham in game one of a three-game series.
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Bensalem 000 001 x 1-2-0
PENNRIDGE 7, UPPER DUBLIN 2
In a non-league contest that saw both teams give plenty of players playing time, it was the Rams earning the win.
A trio of pitchers shared time on the mound. Ryder Olson started and earned the win with two shutout innings of no-hit baseball. Anthony Cox closed out the game with two shutout innings. He allowed one hit, did not walk a batter and struck out three.
Also for Pennridge, Caden Hamman drove in a pair of runs. Brody Lykes hit a solo home run in the top of the fifth.
For the Cardinals, Noah Gibbs and Eric Berman each had one hit. Berman hit a two-run home run in the top of the fifth.
By the numbers: Pennridge: Caden Hamman (1-for-1, 2RBI), Brody Lykes (1-for-2, 1HR, 1RBI, 2R), Brayden Robinson (1-for-1, 1RBI)
Ryder Olson (W) (2.0 IP, 0R, 0H, 0ER, 2BB, 4K)
Upper Dublin: Noah Gibbs 2-for-3, 2B, 1R), Eric Berman (1-for-2, HR, 2RBI, 1R)
Key inning: Bottom of sixth: The Rams took a 3-2 lead into the sixth inning when they tacked on four runs. Nick Calabretti led off with a single, and with one out, Anthony Cox singled, and the bases were loaded when Lykes was hit by a pitch. A walk to Antonio Lillo pushed a run across, and that was followed by a Caden Hamman single that plated a pair. A fourth run crossed the plate on a fielder’s choice by Connor Murray. (7-2)
Pennridge coach Danny Long: “It was great to get contributions from everyone who stepped on the diamond today. We are excited to celebrate our seniors for everything they have done for this program on Wednesday night.”
Up next: Pennridge (6-4, 2-4 SOL) will host Quakertown in a non-league game Wednesday, and Upper Dublin (5-4, 4-2) will host Garnet Valley in a non-league game.
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Pennridge 111 004 x 7-7-3
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