vs. Ephrata

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights were triumphant over Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers 5-1 on Thursday.

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights opened the scoring in the first after Derek Katch singled, scoring one run.

Camryn Simes grounded out, which helped Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers tie the game at one in the top of the third.

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Derek Katch doubled, Braedon Eck singled to center field, and Landon Charles walked, each scoring one run.

Logan Dougherty earned the win for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and one run over five innings, striking out six and walking three. Collin Miller began the game for Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and three runs over two innings, striking out one and walking one. Brooks Wieckowski threw two innings of no-run ball for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights in relief. The reliever surrendered one hit, striking out one and walking none.

Derek Katch led Hempfield Varsity Black Knights with two hits in four at bats. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights had patience at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Jonathan O'Maille and Logan Dougherty led the team with two walks each. Logan Dougherty and Brayden Rishell each stole multiple bases for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights stole eight bases in the game. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights didn't commit a single error in the field. Landon Charles had the most chances in the field with seven.

Camryn Simes led the team with one run batted in. Landry Weidner and Tyler Buckwalter each collected one hit for Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers. Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers turned one double play in the game.