State College had lost five straight, but after bumping their record up to 8-10 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Central Dauphin Rams, sneaking past 9-8. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-4 back in April.
State College got a great performance from Cody Norman as he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
Connor Kulka
| 05/07/26 vs Central Dauphin | 3 |
| 04/27/26 @ Williamsport | 2 |
| 04/13/26 @ Punxsutawney | 2 |
| 04/28/26 vs Cedar Cliff | 1 |
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On the hitting side, Connor Kulka was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with three runs and one double. State College is 2-1 when Kulka posts two or more runs, but 6-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Rowan Walker, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
State College kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
As for Central Dauphin, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-9. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.4 runs.
On Central Dauphin's side, Tommy Powell was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Powell is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Looking ahead, State College will take on Hazleton Area at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Central Dauphin, they will square off against Mifflin County at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Huskies have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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