vs. Ephrata

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights defeated Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers 7-0 on Wednesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Jaxsen Hulock and Brooks Wieckowski each pitched for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights in the game. Brooks Wieckowski induced a pop out from Landry Weidner to get the last out.

Jaxsen Hulock struck out 11 batters on the day. The starting pitcher also gave up six hits and zero runs over six innings while walking none.

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights got on the board in the first inning after Jonathan O'Maille drew a walk, scoring one run.

Collin Miller took the loss for Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers. The pitcher went one-third of an inning, allowing one run on zero hits, striking out one and walking four. Brooks Wieckowski threw one inning of no-run ball for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out none and walking none.

Jonathan O'Maille, Brayden Rishell, and Derek Katch each drove in one run for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. Derek Katch went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hempfield Varsity Black Knights in hits. Derek Katch and Camden Hulock each stole multiple bases for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights stole five bases in the game. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Landon Charles made the most plays with 11.

Landry Weidner went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers in hits. Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers turned one double play in the game.

Hempfield Varsity Black Knights will travel to Manheim Township for their next game on Friday.