In the first game, the Highlanders secured an impressive 8-0 win, followed by a tight 2-0 victory in the second game.
The Highlanders wasted no time in game one, as freshman shortstop Nathan Schurga started the scoring rally by drawing a walk, followed by fifth-year second baseman Joe Greenwood's double that put runners in scoring position. Junior outfielder Will Wikner's infield single drove in Schurga, while Dylan Jackson's hit scored Greenwood and Wikner, giving Cairn a commanding 3-0 lead.
Cairn continued to add runs in subsequent innings, with Greenwood and fifth-year third baseman Sam Spadea making notable contributions. Freshman right-handed pitcher Mikey Gutierrez delivered a stellar performance, pitching a complete game with only one hit allowed and seven strikeouts, earning his fourth win of the season.
Game two saw Cairn taking an early lead as Wikner's single in the first inning set the stage for junior first baseman Tyler Warr's RBI single, putting the Highlanders ahead 1-0. The score remained tight until the fifth inning when Cairn extended their lead to 2-0, courtesy of another run driven in by Bauers on a sacrifice fly, scoring Greenwood.
Senior right-hander Eli Schooley took charge on the mound in game two, pitching seven solid innings and earning his third win of the year with five strikeouts. Sophomore reliever Greg Jessup secured the win for Cairn with a flawless performance, earning his first career save with two strikeouts in two innings of work.
Offensively, Fox, Greenwood, and Spadea were instrumental in Cairn's success, each contributing with two hits in game one, while Wikner and Warr played pivotal roles in the nightcap.
In Other Action
Penn State-Abington showcased dominance by sweeping the three-game United East Conference (UEC) series against visiting Lancaster Bible College with a pair of victories on Saturday afternoon at Alverthorpe Park.
In the opener, the Nittany Lions claimed a convincing 4-0 win, setting the stage for an electrifying finish in game two, where senior Montana Milward's walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the ninth secured a thrilling 3-2 victory for Abington.
The first game saw Alex Margot delivering an outstanding performance, going six innings for his longest outing of the year. Margot held the Chargers to just two hits while matching his season-high with seven strikeouts. Senior Shane Fillman ignited Abington's offense with a two-run first inning home run, setting the tone for the game.
Additional runs came in the fifth inning with a run-scoring single by senior Sean Doherty and in the sixth with a sacrifice fly by junior Josh McGee.
Game two was a tightly contested battle, with Abington's freshman James Torpey stepping up with a season-high six innings on the mound. Torpey limited the Chargers to five hits and two unearned runs while recording five strikeouts.
The game remained deadlocked until the bottom of the ninth when Montana Milward's clutch home run sealed the series sweep for the Nittany Lions in dramatic fashion.
Milward's heroics came with two outs in the inning.
Junior Owen Lynch played a crucial role in securing the victory, pitching three scoreless innings of relief and holding the Chargers to just two hits.
Other Local Scores
Johns Hopkins 10, Ursinus 1
Washington 10, Swarthmore 7
Swarthmore 13, Washington 3
Cabrini 5, Gwynedd Mercy 3
Cabrini 4, Gwynedd Mercy 1
Alvernia 16, Eastern 6
Alvernia 5, Eastern 2
Haverford 9, Dickinson 4
King's 3, Delaware Valley 1
King's 4, Delaware Valley 1
Valley Forge 4, Wilson 1
Wilson 14, Valley Forge 12
Marymount 13, Immaculata 3
Marymount 8, Immaculata 4
Centenary 5, Neumann 4
Neumann 14, Centenary 11
