Check out the recaps for SOL baseball teams in action Thursday.
SOL Liberty Division
Game 2: QUAKERTOWN 3, ABINGTON 2
The Panthers enjoyed a rare doubleheader Thursday, winning a pair over the visiting Ghosts to complete the sweep in their three-game series.
“It was a long day, but a good day,” said Quakertown coach Jon Pallone.
The Panthers scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth to erase a 2-1 lead and to take a 3-2 advantage that stood until the final out.
Jarred Housten and Macen Probithon combined for the four-hitter on the mound. Probithon threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to earn the win.
By the numbers: Quakertown: Gerry Stanziola (2-for-3, 1RBI, 1R), Brady Martin (3-for-3, 1R), Cole Reich (1-for-3, 2B).
Jarred Housten (3.2 IP, 6H, 2R, 2ER, 3BB, 6K), Macen Probithon (3.1 IP, 2H 0R, 0BB, 5K)
Abington: Gavin Grasso (2-for-4, 1R), Chase Wolf (2B, 1RBI)
Key inning: Bottom of fourth: Trailing 2-1, the Panthers scored two runs to take a lead they would not lose. Carter Tucholski drew a leadoff walk, and with one out, Nick DePiero reached first on catcher’s interference. The bases were loaded when Justin Hankinson drew a walk, Tucholski scored on a steal of home, and with two outs, Stanziola singled home the go-ahead run for a 3-2 lead.
Quakertown coach Jon Pallone: “We had a lot of good pitching by Colin Tenney, Jarred Housten, and Macen Probithon. Those guys are fun to watch.
“After playing at Pennridge last night and then a full day of school, we had to turn it around quick for the league games, and the team stepped up.
“The entire team may not have gotten into every game, but they brought the focus, intensity, and heart that we need to be successful. They were truly two team wins today.”
–Props: “Stanziola had another multi hit game, and Brady Martin was 3-for-3. Abington came out swinging the bats, but we were able to tight and get the next out.
“Chase Wolfe is a tough kid to get out. He was on us the entire series.”
Up next: Quakertown (6-3, 5-1 SOL) will host Pennsbury on Tuesday, and Abington (1-5) will host Upper Dublin on Tuesday.
Abington 200 000 0 2-8-3
Quakertown 001 200 x 3-7-0
Game 1: QUAKERTOWN 13, ABINGTON 3 (6 innings)
A solo home run by Nick DePiero to lead off the bottom of the fourth broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Panthers a lead they would not lose in a game that was halted in the bottom of the sixth for the mercy rule.
Colin Tenney did not allow an earned run in six strong innings to earn the win. He fanned seven.
Gerry Stanziola’s 3-for-3 effort with two doubles and three RBIs led the Panthers’ 12-hit attack. DePiero had a double, home run and two RBIs.
By the numbers: Quakertown: Gerry Stanziola (3-for-3, 2 2B, 2RBI, 3R), Nick DePiero (2-for-3, 2B, HR, 2RBI, 2R), Brady Martin (1-for-3, 2RBI, 1R), Cole Reich (1-for-3, 1RBI, 2R), Justin Hankinson (1-for-1, 1RBI, 1R)
Colin Tenney (W) (6.0 IP, 8H, 3R, 0ER, 2BB, 7K)
Abington: Chase Wolf (2-for-3, 2B), Tim Campbell (2-for-2, 1R) Mason Kishpaugh (2B, 1RBI)
Key innings: Bottom of fourth: The Panthers broke a 2-2 tie with three runs in the fourth. DePiero led off the inning with a solo home run to right field. A walk and hit batter set the stage for an RBI single by Reich. A second run scored on a wild pitch to give the Panthers a 5-2 lead.
Bottom of sixth: An eight-run inning brought an early end to the game and was highlighted by a double and single from Stanziola (RBI). Anthony Pellegrini led off the inning with a single and also had an RBI single later in the inning. Martin had a two-run single, Justin Hankinson had an RBI single, DePiero singled, and Anthony Pellegrini had a pair singles. His steal of home brought an early end to the game.
Quakertown coach Jon Pallone:
–Props: “Gerry Stanziola was on fire from his first at-bat, going 3-for-3 with two doubles. Nick DePiero also had two hits, one of which was a home run for us to take the lead, and two walks. Anthony Pellegrini also had a multi-hit game.”
Abington 001 110 3-8-3
Quakertown 200 308 13-12-3
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 7 PENDLETON (SC) 3
Will Godonis notched the complete game win in a standout effort, leading the Indians to their third win in as many games during their successful South Carolina trip. The senior needed just 79 pitches to get the job done. He allowed just six hits and two earned runs.
“Will Godonis was not only in total control, but he completed the game under 80 pitches,” North coach Matt Schram said. “Godonis was effective, efficient and had fantastic command.”
The Indians took a 4-0 lead in the second inning. Pendleton cut it in half in the third, but the Indians never relinquished their lead.
Jude Hamiton had two hits, including a double, Kyle Book had two hits and two RBIs while Joe Rizzo had a pair of hits and two RBIs.
“We got timely hitting from Jude Hamilton, Joe Rizzo and Kyle Book,” Schram said. “The trip will be one that the kids and the coaches will remember forever.”
By the numbers: Jude Hamilton (2-for-3, 2B, RBI, 2R), Kyle Book (2-for-4, 2RBI), Joe Rizzo (2-for-4, 2RBI, 1R), Will Seiler (1-for-3, 2R),
Will Godonois (W) (7.0 IP, 6H, 3R, 2ER, 1BB, 5K)
Key inning: Top of second: Preston Martin drew a leadoff walk, and Rizzo followed with a single. The bases were loaded when Ryan Bukowski drew a one-out walk. Martin scored on Ethan Ferrara’s fielder’s choice, and Ferrera, who advanced to second on a balk, scored on Hamilton’s line drive single to left field. Will Cabo singled, and Hamilton scored on Kyle Book’s single, and the Indians led 4-0.
Up next: Council Rock North (6-5, 2-4 SOL) will host Council Rock South on Monday.
Council Rock North 040 110 1 7-10-1
Pendleton (SC) 002 010 0 3-6-1
Non-league
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 3, NORTH POCONO 2
Jake Rauscher was impressive in his start in Thursday’s non-league contest, allowing just two hits in four shutout innings. He left the game with the Colonials on top 3-0 and earned the win, although North Pocono made things interesting with single runs in both the fifth and sixth innings. Nate Quirus threw a scoreless seventh to preserve the lead and earn the save.
The Colonials took a 1-0 lead in the first when Gabe Caucci – who doubled to lead off the frame and moved up to third on a wild pitch – scored on a Brody Stump’s successfully executed squeeze bunt. They added two runs in the bottom of the fourth.
Caucci’s two-hit game led the Colonials.
By the numbers: Gabe Caucci (2-for-4, 2B, 1R), Sam Stolzer (1-for-3, 2B, 1RBI)
Jake Rauscher (W) (4.0 IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 2K), Nate Quirus (S) (1.0 IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 1K)
Key inning: Bottom of fourth: Joey Monastero drew a leadoff walk and moved up to second on a sac bunt by Tommy Baron. Stolzer doubled to right, plating Monastero. With two outs, Jackson Starace was hit by a pitch, and Dominic Criscuolo drew a walk to load the bases. Pinch runner Mikey Bongard scored on a wild pitch, and the Colonials led 3-0.
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (5-5, 3-3 SOL) will host Quakertown on Tuesday in the first of its three-game series.
North Pocono 000 011 0 2-4-1
Plymouth Whitemarsh 100 200 x 3-5-2
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 9, OLEY HIGH SCHOOL 5
Seven pitchers saw action for the Bucks in Thursday’s non-league contest. Liam Quinn earned the win with one shutout inning, striking out a pair and walking one.
The Bucks trailed 5-2 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning when they scored a pair of runs to pull to within one and took a lead with two more runs in the fifth. A three-run sixth gave them their final margin of victory.
Gavin Schiffler had a pair of hits and scored two runs. Ernie Sanchez led the Bucks with three RBIs.
By the numbers: Gavin Shiffler (2-for-3, 2R), Jack Hogenauer (1-for-3, RBI, 2R), Ernie Sanchez (1-for-2, 3RBI), Michael Koldhhoff (1-for-2, 2B, 1R)
Key inning: Bottom of fifth: Trailing 5-4, the Bucks capitalized on a pair of errors and a sacrifice fly from Sanchez to score two runs in the fifth to take a lead they would not lose.
Up next: Central Bucks West (7-3, 3-3 SOL) will begin its three-game series with North Penn on Tuesday.
Oley High School 200 300 0 5-4-6
Central Bucks West 200 223 x 9-6-5
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