Baseball Recap: Selinsgrove Takes a Loss

Selinsgrove had lost five straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-10 to make it six. They came up short against the Jersey Shore Bulldogs, falling 11-2. The Seals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 18-7.

Jake Beddall

Runs

04/25/25 vs Jersey Shore	2
04/16/25 @ Shamokin Area	2
04/07/25 @ Jersey Shore	2
04/19/25 vs Blue Mountain	1
04/04/25 @ Central Mountain	1

Jake Beddall was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Selinsgrove's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-9 when he doesn't).

As for Jersey Shore, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-5. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games.

On Jersey Shore's side, Zach Myers made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Myers has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carter Rhinehart, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-5. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Welshans, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Selinsgrove will head out to take on Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Jersey Shore, they will venture away from home to challenge Montoursville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season.