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| 05/10/25 - Away | 8-7 W |
| 04/09/25 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 05/06/24 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 04/10/24 - Home | 9-8 W |
| 05/08/23 - Home | 13-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Slippery Rock ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sharon Tigers, sneaking past 8-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-3 back in April.
Bryce Covert made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April.
In other pitching news, Johnny Petras looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Jacob Kunsman and Parker Dalcamo did most of the damage at the plate: Kunsman went 1-for-4 with one home run, while Dalcamo got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Dalcamo 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. Doug Popovec was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Slippery Rock's record now sits at 11-3. As for Sharon, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-4 record.
Coincidentally, Slippery Rock and Sharon will both be playing Hickory the next time they take the field. The Rockets will head out to face the Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Tigers will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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