Andy Close
RUSSELL, Pa. – Cochranton scored four runs in the fourth inning in a 5-3 win over Eisenhower.
Jacob Lyon’s sacrifice brought in a run, an error accounted for the second tally, followed by an RBI groundout from Ethan Shoup and Ramy Sample’s bases-loaded walk in the fourth.
Josh Merchbaker was credited with the win, tossing 4 ⅓ innings and allowing one run (unearned) on four hits and 11 strikeouts. He didn’t issue a walk. He was relieved by Jack Rynd, who allowed two runs.
Teagan Gray had a double and an RBI for Eisenhower, while Owen Trumbull and Zach Rohlin also had RBIs for the Knights.
Owen Trumbull took the loss, allowing four unearned runs in five innings on just three hits and one walk. He struck out three.
The Cardinals took advantage of seven Eisenhower errors.
