Shenango Explodes Late to Secure Dominant Win Over New Kensington
In a game defined by a late-inning offensive barrage and lights-out relief pitching, Penn State Shenango secured a convincing 13-4 victory over Penn State New Kensington at Pemberton Park. After trailing midway through the contest, the Shenango bats erupted for 11 runs across the 5th and 6th innings to pull away for the conference win.
The game remained a tight offensive struggle through the early frames, with New Kensington holding a narrow 4-2 lead heading into the bottom of the 5th. However, the momentum shifted entirely as Shenango orchestrated a massive seven-run outburst to reclaim the lead. The lineup remained relentless in the following frame, adding four more insurance runs in the 6th inning to effectively put the game out of reach. This offensive clinic was built on a combination of 15 total hits and aggressive baserunning, as the team successfully swiped five bases to keep constant pressure on the New Kensington defense.
Shenango Stat Leaders:
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Anthony Miller: 5-5, 3B, 2 RBI, R, 2 SB
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JA Quahliero: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R
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Dominic Fornataro: 3-3, R, SB
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John Perry: 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 R
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Tyler Evans: 1-2, 2 RBI, R
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Troy Bachman: 2-4, 2 R, 2 SB
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Brady Walker: 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 K (W, 2-0)
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Nate Evans: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 6 K