
Blackhawks
03/28/25 @ East Juniata | 19 |
05/02/25 @ Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy | 18 |
04/23/25 vs East Juniata | 15 |
04/18/25 vs Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy | 15 |
04/30/25 @ Line Mountain | 12 |
Susquenita came out on top against Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive 11-run sixth inning. The Blackhawks never let the WolfPack get on the board and left with an 18-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Blackhawks, who have now won ten contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Ryan Schoppy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those home runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Billy Syster was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Reidlinger, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Susquenita was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in four consecutive matches.
Susquenita's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Susquenita will challenge Upper Dauphin Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Blackhawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge West Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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