vs. Central York

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights were triumphant over Central York Varsity Panthers 6-1 on Thursday.

A single by Jackson Focht put Central York Varsity Panthers on the board in the top of the second.

Brayden Gebhard walked, which helped Hempfield Varsity Black Knights tie the game at one in the bottom of the second.

In the bottom of the third, Hempfield Varsity Black Knights broke up the tie when Derek Katch singled, scoring one run. Then a sacrifice fly by Kieran Reihart followed to extend the lead to 3-1.

Brooks Wieckowski earned the win for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. The hurler gave up six hits and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking none. Kirby Eidson took the loss for Central York Varsity Panthers. The starting pitcher went four and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits, striking out two and walking six.

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights accumulated nine hits in the game. Jonathan O'Maille, Logan Dougherty, and Braedon Eck each collected two hits for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. Kieran Reihart, Derek Katch, Camden Hulock, Brayden Gebhard, and Braedon Eck each drove in one run for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. Kieran Reihart paced Hempfield Varsity Black Knights with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Jonathan O'Maille and Logan Dougherty each stole multiple bases for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights stole seven bases in the game. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights turned one double play in the game.

Jackson Focht led Central York Varsity Panthers with one run batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Isaac Pakstis went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Central York Varsity Panthers in hits. Central York Varsity Panthers turned one double play in the game.

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights will travel to Central Dauphin for their next game on Saturday.