Southern Columbia Area scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Neumann Regional Academy Golden Knights a 15-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Hunter Sharrow made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Sharrow was even better at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs.
In other pitching news, Guy Longenberger looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Southern Columbia Area let Brayden Andrews and Caden Hopper loose on the outfield. Andrews got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Hopper got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kole Myers, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Southern Columbia Area now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Neumann Regional Academy, they dropped their record down to 3-5 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southern Columbia Area will play host again on Monday to welcome Loyalsock Township, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Loyalsock Township is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Neumann Regional Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Northwest Area at 4:30 p.m. Northwest Area's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Neumann Regional Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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