Steelton-Highspire hadn't done well against Milton Hershey recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Steamrollers blew past the Spartans 11-1. Considering the Steamrollers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Jayce Jones spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks.
Ni'Shaun Ward-McMullen
| 04/17/25 @ La Academia Charter | 4 |
| 04/28/25 @ Milton Hershey | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ William Penn | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Harrisburg | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Middletown | 1 |
On the hitting side, Ni'Shaun Ward-McMullen and Jerryn Lockette did most of the damage at the plate: Ward-McMullen went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Lockette got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Ward-McMullen is becoming a predictor of Steelton-Highspire's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 0-9 when he doesn't). Raliegh Davis also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Steelton-Highspire always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Milton Hershey only posted an OBP of .379.
Steelton-Highspire's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-8 and their overall record up to 2-10. As for Milton Hershey, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Steelton-Highspire will challenge rival East Pennsboro at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for the Steamrollers: they have been struggling with nine straight losses at home dating back to last season, while the Panthers have snatched up six consecutive wins on the road. Meanwhile, Milton Hershey is set to take on their familiar foe Camp Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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