Check out the recaps for SOL baseball teams in action Wednesday. (File photo courtesy of Cindy Menero/NP Baseball)
SOL Colonial Division
NORTH PENN 15, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 8 (8 innings)
In a contest that saw the two teams combine for 21 hits and 23 runs, it was the Knights rallying from an 8-6 deficit in the top of the seventh to send the game to extra innings where they erupted for seven runs in the top of the eighth.
The Patriots – led by the three-hit effort of Nolan Behm – held a 12-9 advantage in hits but hurt their cause with six miscues resulting in six unearned runs.
North Penn’s Trey Brennan notched the win with four shutout innings in relief to close out the game. He allowed just two hits, walked one and struck out four.
By the numbers: North Penn: Christian Barnes (2-for-4, 2R), Matt Pownall (1-for-2, 2B, 3RBI, 2R), Chase Jones (1-for-4, 2B, 2RBI), Jeremiah Criger (1-for-2, 2RBI, 1R), Ben Grattan (2RBI).
Trey Brennan (W) (4.0 IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 4K)
Central Bucks East: Nolan Behm (3-for-4, 1R), Matthew Sharkey (2-for-4, 2B, 1RBI, 1R), Anthony Niro (2-for-4, HR, 3RBI, 3R), Jack Thompson (1-for-4, HR, 2RBI, 1R), Tyler Muzsi (1-for-4, 2RBI).
Key innings: Top of seventh: Trailing 8-6, the Knights knotted the score. With one out, Joshua Martinell was hit by a pitch, and Kevin Brace followed with a single. Martinell scored on Ben Grattan’s groundout, and with two outs, Brace scored on a wild pitch. (8-8)
Top of eighth: Mason Coyne singled to lead off the inning, and Christian Barnes drew a walk. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch, and both scored on a single by Alex Pyle. With one out, Logan Waynick drew a walk, and Martinell singled home a run. The inning also included three errors, two walks and a two-run double by Pownall. (15-8)
North Penn coach Kevin Manero: “Today was a very gusty win. It takes a lot of effort to keep answering CB East’s lineup. There are a ton of tough outs over there, but I give our guys a lot of credit for battling.
“Our lineup is contributing 1-9 right now, and we’ve had some clutch at-bats off the bench. The season is very young, and this league will be an endless battle but getting out of the gates strong with a lot of guys contributing is very important.”
--Props: “(Starter Brighton) Fontaine competed and really I think his performance was better than the line score (4.0 IP, 6H, 4R, 2ER, 0BB, 4K).
“Trey Brennan really came up big for us with four clutch innings of relief. He’s a young guy on the roster who has a lot of ways to contribute, but today we really needed some length out of the pen, and he nailed it.”
Up next: North Penn (7-0, 2-0 SOL) and Central Bucks East (3-2, 0-2) are scheduled to do battle in the third game of the series at North Penn on Friday.
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Central Bucks East 020 240 00 8-12-6
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 2, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 0
Jacob Greer and Jack Hogenauer combined for a three-hit shutout, leading the Bucks to a win and a split in the first two games of their three-game series. Greer – who started and threw 4.2 innings – was credited with the win while Hogenauer earned the save with 2.1 innings of no-hit ball.
South’s Brett Barrett pitched well enough to win on most days, allowing two runs, striking out eight and walking none in 5 2/3 innings.
By the numbers: Jacob Greer (2-for-3, 1RBI), Michael Koldhoff (2-for-3, 2B)
Jacob Greer (W) (4.2 IP, 3H, 0R, 2BB, 6K), Jack Hogenauer (S) (2.1 IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 4K)
Key innings: Top of third: Koldhoff led off with a line single to left field. He was erased on Dominic Berretta’s fielder’s choice. Gavin Shiffler replaced Berretta on the bases and advanced to third on a two-out single by Michael Graban. He scored on a double steal. (1-0)
Top of sixth: With two outs, Hogenauer and Ernie Sanchez hit back-to-back singles. Greer followed with a line drive single to right field that plated Hogenauer.
Up next: Central Bucks West (4-1, 1-1 SOL) and Central Bucks South (3-2, 1-1) will play the rubber match of the three-game series Thursday at Central Bucks South.
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Central Bucks South 000 000 0 0-3-1
SOUDERTON 6, PENNRIDGE 2
The Indians opened up a 4-0 lead on their way to the win in Wednesday’s opener of their three-game series with the Rams.
Tyler Lutz – who started and earned the win – and Tyler Deery were in command on the mound, allowing just two hits and two runs combined. They combined for 15 strikeouts.
Cody Ricko and Connor Klock were catalysts on offense for the Indians with solo home runs.
Zach Swanson had one of the Rams’ two hits – a two-run home run in the fourth inning.
By the numbers: Souderton: Cody Ricko (2-for-3, HR, 1RBI, 3R), Evan Devins (2-for-4), Connor Klock (1-for-4, HR, 2RBI, 1R)
Tyler Lutz (W) (4.0 IP, 2H, 2R, 2ER, 3BB, 11K), Tyler Deery (3.0 IP, 0H, 0R, 3BB, 4K)
Pennridge: Zach Swanson (1-for-3, HR, 2RBI, 1R)
Key innings: Top of first: Nick Tuccillo singled to right field to lead off the first. Ricko was hit by a pitch, and with one out, Tyler Lutz was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Back-to-back walks to Tyler Deery and Trent Lutz each forced home a run. (2-0)
Top of third: Connor Klock smashed a solo home run to right field to lead off the inning. (3-0)
Top of fourth: With two outs and the bases empty, Ricko ripped a solo shot to center field. (4-0)
Bottom of fourth: With two outs, Anthony Cox walked, and Swanson lofted a two-run home run to left to pull the Rams within two. That’s as close as they would get. (4-2)
Souderton coach Mike Childs: “I was very happy how we started the game, staying disciplined at the plate. It reassures the team confidence when you score first.”
--Props: “Nick Tuccillo did a great job in the leadoff spot, motivating our team with a leadoff base hit.
“Cody (Ricko) looked like he was in mid-season form with two hits including his solo homerun.
“Our pitching did a good job for their first league outing with Tyler (Lutz) leading the way with 11 K’s.
“We will see what tomorrow brings with our first double header in our first league series.”
Up next: Souderton (2-1, 1-0 SOL) and Pennridge (3-1, 0-1) will play a rare doubleheader Thursday at Harleysville Baseball Complex (2 & 4:15pm).
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Pennridge 000 200 0 2-2-5
SOL Liberty Division
QUAKERTOWN 3, ABINGTON 2
The Panthers rode the strong arms of Jarred Housten and Macen Probithon to a win in their series opener against the Ghosts.
Housten started and threw six strong innings, allowing three hits and two runs (both unearned) while striking out 10. The Panthers broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the seventh when Carter Tucholski delivered a sacrifice fly. Probithon threw a scoreless seventh to earn the save.
Chase Wolf accounted for both of the Ghosts’ runs in the second with a two-out double.
By the numbers: Quakertown: Carter Tucholski (1-for-2, 3B, 1RBI), Gunner Rahn (1-for-4, 1RBI), Gerry Stanziola (1-for-4, 1RBI)
Jarred Housten (W) (6.0 IP, 3H, 2R, 0ER, 3BB 10K), Macen Probithon (S) (1.0 IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 1K)
Key innings: Top of first: Brady Martin and Cole Reich drew back-to-back walks to lead off the inning. Martin stole third and scored on a groundout by Rahn, and Stanziola followed with an RBI single. (2-0)
Bottom of second: A pair of walks and a Panthers miscue set the stage for a two-out, two-run double to left field by Chase Wolf, plating a pair. (2-2)
Top of seventh: With one out, Reich drew a walk, stole second and advanced to third on an error. Reich scored the game-winner on a sacrifice fly to left field by Tucholski. (3-2).
Quakertown coach Jon Pallone: “It was a tight one. The game went down to the wire, Abington brings a lot of energy to the game, and they’re never out of it. We made a couple mistakes, and they capitalized, but we were able to move on to the next play and minimize the impact.”
--Props: “Jarred Housten did a great job on the mound attacking the zone, and six strong innings by a starting pitcher is big in a three-game series, especially if we are playing three game in a row (weather pending).
“Macen Probition went out and shut the door, picking up the save.
“At the plate, freshman Carter Tucholski got a nice sac fly and had a triple. Senior Cole Reich saw the ball well and reached base three times.
“Their pitcher Kevin Kelley battled out there today. He pounded the zone and worked out of some key spots keeping it close.”
Up next: Quakertown (2-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Abington (0-1) in the second game of the three-game series on Thursday.
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Abington 020 000 0 2-3-1
HATBORO-HORSHAM 4, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 3
The Hatters took a 2-0 lead in their first three-game series of the SOL season, holding off the visiting Colonials to earn the hard-fought win.
Connor Cataldi started and earned the win, striking out eight and allowing two hits and one run in five strong innings. Cole Reinheimer notched the save.
The two teams combined for just seven hits.
By the numbers: Hatboro-Horsham: Kenny Lutz (1-for-2, 2R), Ricky Klenk (1-for-3, 1RBI, Isaiah Brown (1-for-3, 1RBI)
Connor Cataldi (W) (5.0 2H, 1R, 1ER, 3BB, 8K), Cole Reinheimer (S) (2.0 IP 1H, 2R, 1ER, 3BB, 3K)
Key innings: Bottom of fifth: Holding a tenuous 2-1 lead, the Hatters plated a pair that loomed large. Chris Yeager and Kenny Lutz drew back-to-back walks to open the inning, and both advanced on Cole Incudine’s sacrifice bunt. An error on a grounder by Jamie O’Neill allowed Yeager to score, and Lutz scored on a fielder’s choice by Klenk. (4-1)
Top of seventh: Trailing 4-1, Gabe Caucci drew a leadoff walk, and Mason Eagland doubled to right field. A Hatter miscue on Ryan Heincer’s hard grounder allowed Caucci to score, and Eagland tagged up and scored on a sac fly by Sam Stolzer. Heincer never got beyond first as Reinheimer collected three straight outs on fly balls to close out the game. (4-3)
Hatboro-Horsham coach Bill DeBoar on the game: “Conner Cataldi had a slow start but when he got in rhythm, he pitched very well. His pitch count caught up with him, but after a 12-pitch fourth bought him the fifth inning in which he threw 10 pitches.
“Isaiah Brown had a nine-pitch at-bat that ended with an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth, plating our second run, then we had a pair of RBI groundouts to go up 4-1 by O'Neill and Klenk.
“The rest was up to right-handed pitcher Cole Reinheimer (Reiny) to shut the door. He struggled a little bit with his command, and credit to PW, they didn't quit in either game, but he was able to get the final six outs and save for Cataldi's first varsity win of the season.
“Tomorrow H-H will send junior right-handed pitcher Shane Mills to the bump for a chance at another win.”
Up next: Hatboro-Horsham (3-3, 2-0 SOL) and Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-5, 2-3) will meet for the third game of the series on Thursday at Hatboro-Horsham.
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SOL Freedom Division
UPPER MORELAND 14, WILLIAM TENNENT 5
The Golden Bears continued their impressive run production and made it a clean sweep of the Panthers in their three-game series.
By the numbers: Upper Moreland: Chase Moore (2-for-4, 3RBI, 3R, Jackson Townsend (1-foro-4, 3RBI, 2R), Lucas Zipper (1-for-1, 3B, 1 RBI, 1R), Patrick Kilgus (1-for-2, HR, 1RBI, 2R), Chase Rampulla ((1-for-2, 1RBI, 1R)
Cannon Campbell (2.2 IP 5H, 3R 0ER, 0BB, 4K), Zach O’Connor (W) (3.1 IP, 5H, 2R, 2ER, 0BB, 5K), Ethan Molt (1.0 IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 2BB, 1K)
William Tennent: Luke Torok (2-for-4, 1RBI, 1R), Mike Woehr (2-for 4, 1R), Colin McVey (2-for-3, 2B, 3RBI), Henry Perotti (2-for-3, 2 2B, 2R)
Key inning: Bottom of fifth: Holding a 4-3 lead, the Golden Bears exploded for nine runs in the fifth. Patrick Kilgus opened the inning with a solo home run to left field, and later in the inning, Townsend smashed a three-run home run. The inning also included a two-run single by Moore as well as three WT errors, four walks and a hit batter.
Upper Moreland coach Jim Fasano: “A good start to our league season. We pieced this game together pitching-wise, but Zach O’Connor got his first varsity win, and Cannon Campbell his first varsity start. Both are going to play significant roles for us this year.
“With the new league schedule, depth of pitching is going to be tested, and our guys threw strikes and made Tennent swing the bats. Which to their credit, they did well today.
“It was good for the team to face some adversity - we were down 3-1 going into the bottom of the third, and it was a tie game in the bottom of the fourth.
“Great contributions throughout the lineup again today, we have a huge series next week against a very good Cheltenham team that should be a lot of fun.
“We have plenty of work to do, lots to clean up in all facets of the game, but 3-0 is a good place to be after the first week.”
--Props: “We had some big at-bats throughout the lineup, but Chase Moore’s two-out, two-RBI single put us up three in the fifth.
“Chase Moore’s hit was preceded by a great at-bat by his double play partner, Chase Rampulla, who walked in a run after fouling off a tough pitch on a 3-2 count.
“Pat Kilgus and Jackson Townsend both hit home runs today, Pat’s was his second in as many days and Jackson’s was his first of the year. When our top of the lineup is performing to its capabilities, we are a dangerous team.”
Up next: Upper Moreland (4-3, 3-0 SOL) will host Cheltenham Monday in game one of a three-game series, and William Tennent (1-6, 0-3) will travel to New Hope-Solebury Monday for the first game of a three-game series.
William Tennent 003 011 0 5-10-7
Upper Moreland 101 192 x 14-8-1
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