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Hempfield Varsity Black Knights defeated Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers 2-0 on Monday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Alex Wimmer and Jaxsen Hulock each pitched for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights in the game. Jaxsen Hulock struck out Josiah Wiker to get the last out.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights pitchers struck out 11, while Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers sat down 10.

A single by Camden Hulock put Hempfield Varsity Black Knights on the board in the top of the first.

Alex Wimmer earned the win for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. The pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out 10 and walking one. Camryn Simes took the loss for Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers. The righty went five innings, giving up two runs on four hits, striking out nine and walking four. Jaxsen Hulock collected the save.

Camden Hulock provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Hempfield Varsity Black Knights with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Logan Dougherty and Camden Hulock each stole multiple bases for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights. Hempfield Varsity Black Knights stole four 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 13.

Landry Weidner and Ethan Gockley were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers. Ephrata Varsity Mountaineers turned one double play in the game.

Next up for Hempfield Varsity Black Knights is a game against J.P. McCaskey on Wednesday.