On Thursday, the Pine Grove Area Cardinals traveled to North Schuylkill to face the Spartans in a Schuylkill League Division I baseball matchup.
Despite a late surge by the Spartans, Pine Grove held on for a 4–3 victory.
The Cardinals entered the game with an overall record of 4–3 and a 1–1 mark in Schuylkill League Division I play. North Schuylkill came in at 2–3 overall and 1–2 in the same league division.
Pine Grove struck first with a run in the top of the second inning. The Spartans answered in the bottom of the third to tie the game at 1–1. The Cardinals quickly responded with another run in the top of the fourth to retake the lead.
In the top of the sixth, Wyatt Snyder delivered a clutch two-run home run, extending Pine Grove’s lead to 4–1.
The Spartans mounted a comeback in the bottom of the seventh, scoring twice, but ultimately fell short. Pine Grove secured the 4–3 win.
As of Thursday’s game, Pine Grove sits in third place in the Schuylkill League Division I standings, while North Schuylkill holds fifth.
Cardinal Highlights:
- Hits (5): Carson Lengle, Wyatt Snyder, Jacob Hatter, Chandler Sirbaugh, Ian Brown
- Runs (4): Wyatt Snyder (2), Carson Lengle, Blake Ludwig
- Pitching: Quinn Brommer — 6 strikeouts (104 pitches, 63 strikes)
- Stolen Bases (4): Jacob Hatter, Blake Ludwig, Ian Brown, Chandler Sirbaugh
Spartan Highlights:
- Hits (7): Chase Slotcavage, Kolton Joyce (2), Hunter Rogers (3), Landen Smith
- Runs (3): Chase Slotcavage, Kolton Joyce, Dylan Cairo
- Pitching: Chase Slotcavage — 6 strikeouts (97 pitches, 62 strikes)
- Stolen Bases (1): Landen Smith
