In a competitive matchup, Lackawanna College faced off against Allegany College, resulting in a split series. The games showcased impressive performances from both teams, with Lackawanna College dominating the first game and Allegany College securing a victory in the second.
Game 1: Lackawanna College's Dominant Performance
Lackawanna College started strong in the first inning with L. Kegerreis advancing to third and J. Kelleher scoring, followed by J. Hughes' sacrifice fly that brought Kegerreis home, giving Lackawanna a 2-0 lead. The momentum continued in the second inning with J. Kelleher's RBI single, extending the lead to 3-0.
The third inning saw T. LePage hitting a two-run homer, bringing N. Matson home and pushing the score to 5-0. Lackawanna continued to build their lead in the fourth inning with B. Henderson's sacrifice fly and L. Kegerreis' sacrifice fly, making it 7-0.
In the seventh inning, Lackawanna College exploded with a series of runs. G. Dalton's RBI single, followed by J. Friend's RBI on an error, extended the lead to 10-0. J. Kelleher's RBI double and B. Henderson's RBI single further pushed the score to 12-0. L. Kegerreis and J. Hughes added unearned runs, finalizing the score at 14-0 and the Trojans were held scoreless. Brandon Diaz-Valentin and Dylans Adams both were able to get off hits during this game.Â
Game 2: Allegany College's Response
Despite Lackawanna College's early lead in the series, Allegany College responded strongly in the second game. L. Kegerreis hit a solo home run in the first inning, giving Lackawanna an early 1-0 lead. However, Allegany College quickly countered with Ben Abram's RBI single, tying the game at 1-1.
Allegany College took the lead in the fourth inning with J. Wilson's RBI single, making the score 2-1. The fifth inning was particularly eventful for Allegany College, as they extended their lead significantly. Dylan Adams' RBI single, followed by Ben Abram's RBI single, brought the score to 4-1. Jaden Wilson then hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Joel Wise to score an unearned run, pushing the lead to 5-1.
In the sixth inning, Allegany College capitalized on an error by Lackawanna College's catcher, allowing Carson Bradley to score an unearned run, finalizing the score at 6-1.
Coach Mason Heyne praised the ACM Trojans for their use of a variety of skill sets from both starters and the second line. He also expressed his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support throughout the games. The Trojans currently hold an overall record of 5-8.
Upcoming Matchup
The Trojans are set to face Frederick Community College on Tuesday away at noon. Frederick Community College has had a strong season so far, boasting a record of 14-2. They have shown impressive performances both at home and away, making them a formidable opponent.