Baseball Game Preview: Penn-Trafford Warriors vs. Brighton Bulldogs

The Penn-Trafford Warriors will take on the Brighton Bulldogs at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Penn-Trafford had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against Norwin on Friday as Penn-Trafford made off with a 9-3 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Warriors have posted against the Knights since April 18, 2018.

Dom Delio looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Logan Matrisch, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. What's more, he posted two runs, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Colton Tyburski, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Brighton beat West Mifflin 11-7 on Monday.

Austin Sickler made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Sickler was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, Austin Waltemath was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Aiden Tate was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4.