Walk off win on senior day
April 26, 2026
Penn State Fayette Earn Walk-Off Win Over Penn State New Kensington
April 26, 2026 vs. Penn State New Kensington
Penn State Fayette took Sunday's game in dramatic fashion, with an 8-7 walk-off victory over Penn State New Kensington at 2201 University Drive. The game was tied at seven in the bottom of the seventh when Knapton singled, scoring one run.
Penn State Fayette collected 12 hits and Penn State New Kensington had eight in the high-scoring affair.
Penn State New Kensington got on the board in the top of the first inning after Gallicano laid down a sacrifice bunt, and Ouvry grounded out, each scoring one run.
Penn State New Kensington added two runs in the third. Ouvry doubled down the left field line, making the score 4-0.
Penn State Fayette scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the sixth inning. Smiley drew a walk, scoring one run, Knapton singled, scoring two runs, and Segarra singled, scoring two runs.
Vacha earned the win for Penn State Fayette. The hurler allowed one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out two and walking one. Goldberg took the loss for Penn State New Kensington. The hurler went one and one-third innings, giving up six runs on six hits, striking out one and walking four. Ray started on the hill for Penn State Fayette. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and seven runs (six earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking five. Barbarino stepped on the hill first for Penn State New Kensington. The pitcher allowed six hits and two runs over five innings, striking out three and walking three.
Penn State Fayette accumulated 12 hits in the game. Knapton drove the middle of the lineup, leading Penn State Fayette with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 3-for-5 on the day. Perry and Knapton each collected three hits for Penn State Fayette. Segarra and Vasbinder each collected multiple hits for Penn State Fayette. Perry paced Penn State Fayette with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Penn State Fayette turned three double plays in the game.
Ouvry provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Penn State New Kensington with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Weitzel led Penn State New Kensington with three hits in four at bats. Breazeal collected two hits for Penn State New Kensington in three at bats.