PSNK COMEBACK STRONG IN GAME 2

Waldrop Shuts the Door as Penn State New Kensington Blanks Scranton, 8-0

April 13, 2025 – Dunmore, PA — Penn State New Kensington came out swinging and never looked back, cruising to an 8-0 shutout win over Penn State Scranton on Saturday. The offense poured it on early with a four-run first inning, while Olivia Waldrop tossed a dominant complete-game shutout.

The Lions jumped ahead quickly with five straight hits in the top of the first. Kali Barnett got things started with an RBI single, followed by run-scoring hits from Waldrop, Antonia Velasquez, and Piper Zufall, who plated two on the day. The early surge gave New Kensington a 4-0 lead before Scranton could record an out.

Defensive miscues allowed a fifth run to cross in the third, and New Kensington added insurance in the sixth and seventh innings, capped off by a Barnett RBI double that brought home Brookelyn Kotch.

On the mound, Waldrop was untouchable. She allowed just three hits, walked one, and struck out seven in the complete-game effort to earn her first win of the season. Scranton struggled to find offensive rhythm all game, managing only one extra-base hit and going hitless after the third inning.

�� Penn State New Kensington Stats

Batting Leaders

• Kali Barnett: 3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 SB

• Piper Zufall: 4-for-4, 2 RBI, SB

• Antonia Velasquez: 3-for-4, RBI

• Linda Shepard: 2-for-4, 2 R

• Angelina Ferriola: 2-for-4, 2 SB, R

• Brookelyn Kotch: 3-for-4, 2B, R

• Olivia Waldrop: 1-for-5, RBI, W (1-0)

Pitching Line

• Olivia Waldrop (W, 1-0): 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K, 0 HR, 78 pitches (52 strikes)

New Kensington's bats stayed hot throughout, racking up 18 hits in total and swiping five bases. With the win, the Lions wrap up the weekend series with a convincing statement and will look to keep the momentum going as PSUAC play continues.