Sharon dropped their record down to 10-4 on Saturday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Slippery Rock Rockets by a score of 8-7. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rockets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 back in April.
Will Beckert and Logan Perks stepped up to the plate in a big way. Beckert got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run, while Perks got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Marko Zajac, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
As for Slippery Rock, their win bumped their record up to 11-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 8, 2023, but that streak is no more.
On Slippery Rock's side, Bryce Covert made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Covert has been consistent recently: 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 pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Slippery Rock let Jacob Kunsman and Parker Dalcamo run wild. 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.
Coincidentally, Sharon and Slippery Rock 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.
