Pine-Richland had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 15-6 margin over the Gateway Gators. This was payback for Pine-Richland, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Chase Caricato and Reece Rupert dominated on the mound. Caricato struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk), while Rupert struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Peyton Ford and Logan Plummer did most of the damage at the plate: Ford went 3-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI, while Plummer scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Anthony Mengine, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On Gateway's side, Myles Beavin and Grady Dunsmore stepped up to the plate in a big way. Beavin scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Dunsmore scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Gateway's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine-Richland will take on Plum at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Gateway, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kiski Area at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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