J.P. McCaskey extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-10. They came up short against the Hempfield Black Knights, falling 8-1. The Tornados were not able to make up for their defeat to the Black Knights from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
J.P. McCaskey saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shanahan Padin, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Hempfield, they pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
On Hempfield's side, Brooks Wieckowski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Wieckowski.
On the hitting side, Braedon Eck was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Derek Katch was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. J.P. McCaskey will square off against Ephrata at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hempfield, they will challenge Warwick at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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