It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Susquehannock ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Spring Grove Rockets. The victory was nothing new for the Warriors as they're now sitting on three straight.
Nick Bender
| 04/17/25 @ Spring Grove | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Dover | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs New Oxford | 0 |
| 03/26/25 vs Eastern York | 2 |
| 05/08/24 vs Dover | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Nick Bender made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Susquehannock let Jaydon Sipe and Andrew Unglesbee run wild. Sipe went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Unglesbee went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits Unglesbee has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brayden Krebs, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Susquehannock kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Susquehannock's record is now 8-3. As for Spring Grove, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Susquehannock will square off against Littlestown at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Spring Grove, they will take on Gettysburg at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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