Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Philipsburg-Osceola). Everything went their way against the Bishop Carroll Huskies on Wednesday as they made off with a 19-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Mountaineers, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
Zach Yoder was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season.
In other batting news, Sam McDonald was incredible, going 4-for-5 with six RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Fischer White, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Philipsburg-Osceola always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bishop Carroll only posted an OBP of .158.
Mountaineers
| 04/09/25 vs Bishop Carroll | 19-0 |
| 04/01/25 vs Bald Eagle Area | 6-0 |
| 03/27/25 vs Hollidaysburg | 13-5 |
| 03/25/25 @ Bellwood-Antis | 16-6 |
| 03/21/25 vs Bishop Guilfoyle | 16-2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Huntingdon | 5-4 |
The victory keeps Philipsburg-Osceola at an undefeated 6-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.5 runs this season. As for Bishop Carroll, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Philipsburg-Osceola will look to defend their home field on Monday against Clearfield at 4:30 p.m. As for Bishop Carroll, they will head out to challenge Bald Eagle Area at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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