Matt Smith
Kiera Donnelly
6
Walsh WALSH 21-18
8
Winner Gannon GANNON 20-18
Walsh WALSH
21-18
6
Final
8
Gannon GANNON
20-18
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Walsh WALSH 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 6 15 1
Gannon GANNON 0 3 1 2 0 2 0 0 X 8 10 3

W: Tkatch, Zach (1-1) L: Griff Carmichael (0-1) S: Paul, Dylan (2)

Game Recap: Baseball | | By Isaac Petkac, Director of Communications & Creative Content

Golden Knights Win Third Straight, 20th on Season

THE GAME FACTS 
Final: Gannon 8, Walsh 6
Record: Gannon (20-18, 13-7 PSAC West)
Location: Erie, PA - McConnell Family Stadium 

ERIE, Pa. — Gannon used a pair of multi-run innings and timely hitting to defeat Walsh, 8-6, on Tuesday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium in non-conference action.

Gannon erased an early deficit with a three-run second inning, added insurance with a two-run fourth and sixth, and held off a late push from Walsh to secure the win. It's the 20th victory of the season for the Golden Knights. 

THE KNIGHT CAP

  • Early Response: After falling behind 1-0, Gannon answered with three runs in the second, highlighted by an RBI single from Hunter Troiano (Pittsburgh, Pa./Seneca Valley) and capitalizing on a defensive miscue to take a 3-1 lead.
  • Adding On: Tommy Koroly (Mars, Pa./North Catholic) drove in a run in the third to extend the lead before Matt Smith (Duncansville, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) launched a two-run home run in the fourth to make it 6-2.
  • Insurance in the Sixth: Gannon responded immediately as Nick Walker (McKees Rocks, Pa./Montour) delivered a two-run double down the left field line to push the advantage to 8-5.
  • Balanced Offense: Gannon finished with 8 runs on 10 hits, while drawing seven walks to create scoring opportunities.
  • Top Performers: Matt Smith (Duncansville, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) totaled two RBIs with a home run, while Nick Walker (McKees Rocks, Pa./Montour) added two doubles and two RBIs.
  • Table Setters: Hunter Troiano (Pittsburgh, Pa./Seneca Valley) led the way with three hits and an RBI, while Dom Costello (North Olmsted, Ohio/North Olmsted) reached base three times and Tommy Koroly (Mars, Pa./North Catholic) added two hits and an RBI.
  • Pitching by Committee: Gannon used seven pitchers, combining for 11 strikeouts while limiting Walsh to six runs despite 15 hits.
  • Bullpen Effort: Zach Tkatch (Cranberry Township, Pa./Seneca Valley) earned the win in relief, and Dylan Paul (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) secured the save to close out the victory.
  • Closing it Out: Despite Walsh bringing the tying run to the plate in the ninth, Gannon limited the damage and held on for the 8-6 win.

UP NEXT

Gannon returns home on Friday, April 24 for a PSAC doubleheader against conference-leading Seton Hill. First pitch is set for 1:00 p.m. at McConnell Family Stadium, with game two scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

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