Game 1:

Walk-Off Seals The Deal In Kent State University Tuscarawas Victory Over Penn State Fayette

 

By GameChanger Media

 

Kent State University Tuscarawas took Friday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 13-12 walk-off victory over Penn State Fayette. The game was tied at 12 in the bottom of the eighth when Matt Jesse singled, scoring one run.

 

Bats blistered as Kent State University Tuscarawas collected 13 hits and Penn State Fayette tallied nine in the high-scoring game.

 

Penn State Fayette got on the board in the top of the first inning after Doden singled to left field, Ioannov tripled to center field, and Lessman grounded out, each scoring one run.

 

Kent State University Tuscarawas took the lead in the bottom of the second inning after Braydon Maine doubled to center field, Caleb Campbell doubled to center field, Penn State Fayette committed an error, and Alex Biars walked, each scoring one run.

 

Penn State Fayette tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to a tag up by Doden, and a single by Henck.

 

Kent State University Tuscarawas took the lead, 8-6, in the bottom of the sixth thanks to singles by Jeremy Patchett, and Biars.

 

Penn State Fayette flipped the game on its head in the top of the seventh, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 11-8. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Monnard that drove in three.

 

Kent State University Tuscarawas tied the game in the bottom of the seventh thanks to a walk by Caleb Salgado, and a double by Patchett.

 

Penn State Fayette took the lead in the top of the eighth. Stitch doubled, scoring one run, to give Penn State Fayette the upper hand, 12-11.

 

Kent State University Tuscarawas jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning after Nathan Ashcraft doubled down the right field line, and Jesse singled to right field, each scoring one run.

 

Dakota Foltz earned the win for Kent State University Tuscarawas. The right-handed pitcher surrendered five hits and seven runs over three and one-third innings, striking out two and walking four. Lessman took the loss for Penn State Fayette. The pitcher went two innings, allowing seven runs (six earned) on seven hits, striking out two and walking five. Ryan Heu stepped on the hill first for Kent State University Tuscarawas. The starter gave up four hits and five runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking five. #5 stepped on the hill first for Penn State Fayette. The starter gave up six hits and six runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking five.

 

Kent State University Tuscarawas tallied 13 hits in the game. Patchett drove the middle of the lineup, leading Kent State University Tuscarawas with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Campbell, Biars, Jesse, and Patchett each collected two hits for Kent State University Tuscarawas. Kent State University Tuscarawas had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game. Brenton Billman, Maine, and Salgado led the team with two bases on balls each. Patchett stole two bases. Kent State University Tuscarawas stole six bases in the game.

 

Penn State Fayette amassed nine hits in the game. Doden, Stitch, and Henck each collected two hits for Penn State Fayette. Monnard and Lessman each drove in three runs for Penn State Fayette. Penn State Fayette had patience at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. Monnard, Henck, and Marra led the team with two bases on balls each.

 

 

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Game 2:

Bats Show Up In Kent State University Tuscarawas Win Against Penn State Fayette

 

By GameChanger Media

 

Bats were blistered as Kent State University Tuscarawas defeated Penn State Fayette 10-7 on Friday. Kent State University Tuscarawas collected seven hits, while Penn State Fayette had 12.

 

Penn State Fayette got on the board in the second inning after Henck singled, scoring one run.

 

Kent State University Tuscarawas flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring eight runs on one hit to take the lead, 8-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Joe Fischer that drove in three.

 

Caleb Campbell earned the win for Kent State University Tuscarawas. The right-handed pitcher allowed nine hits and six runs (five earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out one and walking none. Monnard took the loss for Penn State Fayette. The reliever went four and one-third innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out two and walking three. Andrew Powell stepped on the hill first for Kent State University Tuscarawas. The starter surrendered two hits and one run over two innings, striking out two and walking one. Marra started on the hill for Penn State Fayette. The pitcher surrendered one hit and eight runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking eight. Brenton Billman pitched one and two-thirds innings of no-run ball for Kent State University Tuscarawas in relief. The righty allowed one hit, striking out two and walking one.

 

Fischer led Kent State University Tuscarawas with four runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The second baseman went 2-for-4 on the day. Fischer and Donovan Tucker each collected two hits for Kent State University Tuscarawas. Nathan Ashcraft led Kent State University Tuscarawas with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 11 walks for the game. Tucker stole two bases. Kent State University Tuscarawas stole three bases in the game. Kent State University Tuscarawas turned one double play in the game.

 

Penn State Fayette collected 12 hits in the game. #12 went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Penn State Fayette in hits. Despot and Lessman each drove in two runs for Penn State Fayette. Monnard and Henck each collected multiple hits for Penn State Fayette. Penn State Fayette turned one double play in the game.

 

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Andrew Powell With The Pitch.

Photos By Dakota Wright.