GLENVILLE, W.Va. - The Glenville State Baseball team took on Lock Haven for an early afternoon doubleheader today as the Pioneers were unable to pull through in two very competitive and tight contests. Game one ended with a score of 1-0 while game two saw an end result of 4-2.
Game One - GSU 0 I Lock Haven 1
The first game of the afternoon was a defensive slugfest, with both teams combining to produce only five total hits. The lone offensive tally came on a sacrifice grounder in the top of the second inning, which was the only action the scoreboard saw for the remaining five innings. While the Pioneers were able to advance runners to second and third on multiple occasions, they were unable to drive them in. Even with a strong combined pitching effort, including a stellar performance by 2024 All-MEC First Teamer Austin Corn, they would eventually fall, 1-0.
Final Stats
Lock Haven
The Bald Eagles had only one hit in the game, a single in the top of the 4th by left fielder Zac McEllroy. Designated hitter Jaxson Pupo scored the lone run of the game and reached based twice via walks. Catcher Jake Ambrosio received an RBI for the grounder that scored Pupo from 3rd. Garrett Starr received the win on the mound, with seven strikeouts on the day before Jace Scaflarski finished things off in relief.
Glenville State
The Pioneers had four hits by two players with left fielder Zac Bayor and designated hitter Zach Laurie both having two knocks on the day. Right fielder Jacob Meadows reached based twice from walks with Bayor also reaching on a walk during the game. Starter Austin Corn received the loss, striking out eight in five innings pitched and allowing only one apiece for hits and runs. Ashton Crace and Cameron Byers also appeared in relief.
Game Two - GSU 2 I Lock Haven 4
The second game was a replay of the first game through three innings, with both pitchers combining for eight strikeouts. The stalemate was broken in the top of the 4th by an opposite field home run by the Bald Eagles to make things 1-0. Glenville State would respond fast as Luke Sweiger scored from second on a Zach Laurie single. Sweigart then marked one down himself, making it home through a Hunter Thomas sacrifice fly. The opposition wouldn't be held down long, however, with Lock Haven finding their roll and tying things in the top of the 6th. This proved to be their most successful portion of the day, dropping two more runs before a highlight reel grab by center fielder Jayden Helmick halted any further progress. The Pioneers were ultimately unable to recover the deficit and would fall once again, 4-2.
Final Stats
Lock Haven
The Bald Eagles had a strong contribution by designated hitter Jaxson Pupo, with two hits and an RBI. Center fielder Connor Griffin had a solo home run while shortstop Nathan Wise and first baseman Ethan Nagy also scored after reaching base on hits. Four pitchers were utilized in seven innings with reliever Andrew Kramer receiving the win. Kevin Grenninger started the day, allowing no runs or hits. Will Stambaugh and Rylan Bailey also appeared in relief.
Glenville State
The Pioneers had only one hit in the second outing, a single up the middle by DH Zach Laurie that also gave him an RBI. First Baseman Colby Guy scored after reaching base on a hit by pitch and catcher Luke Sweigart scored the other run after reaching on a walk. Right fielder Thomas Hunter had an RBI via the sacrifice fly that scored Sweigart. Starter Cole Grady received the loss, still recording nine strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched. Grant Landis finished things off in relief, allowing no runs on two hits.
Up Next For The Pioneers
Glenville State Baseball will be home again tomorrow for another doubleheader against Lock Haven. Game one is set for a first pitch time of 1 p.m.
