vs. Penn Manor

Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights built a 4-run lead in the sixth inning and then held off Penn Manor's charge for a 6-5 victory on Wednesday. Penn Manor closed the gap by scoring on a walk and a double.

Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights were the first to get on the board in the second when Jackson Ford singled, scoring one run.

Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights committed an error, which helped Penn Manor tie the game at one in the top of the fifth.

A sacrifice fly by Umer Virmani gave Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights the lead, 4-1, in the bottom of the fifth.

Umer Virmani started on the mound for Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and two runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking six. N Hermanson started on the bump for Penn Manor. The hurler surrendered six hits and four runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking one. Carter Kenyon and Jackson Ford each appeared in relief for Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights.

Number eight hitter, Jackson Ford, showed the depth of Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights's lineup, by leading them with two hits in two at bats. Carter Kenyon led Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights with two runs batted in. The first baseman went 1-for-3 on the day.

J Showalter led Penn Manor with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. J Showalter, C Bearden, P Shope, C Greenwalt, C Reyes, and #21 each collected one hit for Penn Manor. J Frank led Penn Manor with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting nine walks for the game. Penn Manor turned two double plays in the game.

Hempfield Junior Varsity Black Knights will travel to Central York for their next game on Thursday.