vs. Donegal

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights topped Donegal 7-2 on Wednesday.

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights were the first to get on the board in the second when Kieran Reihart grounded out, scoring two runs.

Jaxsen Hulock earned the win for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. The hurler gave up two hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking one. Nate Baker took the loss for Donegal. The hurler went four and two-thirds innings, giving up three runs on two hits, striking out three and walking five. Alex Wimmer appeared in relief for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights.

Jonathan O'Maille went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Derek Katch led Hempfield Varsity Black Knights with two hits in three at bats. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Kieran Reihart, Logan Dougherty, and Brayden Rishell led the team with two bases on balls each. Brayden Rishell and Derek Katch each stole multiple bases for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights stole five bases in the game. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights didn't commit a single error in the field. Braedon Eck had the most chances in the field with nine.

Evan Niehaus, Logan Stough, and Chase Cornelius each collected one hit for Donegal. Evan Niehaus and Tommy Hairhoger were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Donegal. Donegal were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Brady Cornelius had the most chances in the field with seven.

Next up for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights is a game against Central York on Thursday.