SEBEK’S WALKOFF SEALS BOBCAT VICTORY
BEAVER, PA- The Beaver Bobcats snatched a thrilling 6-5 walk-off victory over Blackhawk on Tuesday, capped by a clutch hit from RJ Sebek in the bottom of the eighth inning. The game, knotted at five, saw Sebek drive in the winning run with a decisive single.
The scoring started early for Beaver, with Maddox Tanner launching a two-run homer to center field in the first inning. But Blackhawk wasn’t down for long. They swung the momentum in their favor in the fifth when Dylan Smith blasted a grand slam to left field, putting them up 4-2.
Despite facing a deficit, the Bobcats clawed back into the game. An error by Blackhawk in the sixth allowed Beaver to tie things up at four. The seesaw battle continued into the eighth, with Blackhawk momentarily regaining the lead, thanks to Tyler Kisling inducing a fielder’s choice from Saliba that brought a run home.
Not to be outdone, the Bobcats fought back in the same inning. Tanner and Sebek each delivered a run-scoring single, turning the tables and setting the stage for the dramatic finish.
Kisling, who played a pivotal role in the eighth, earned the win for Beaver. Over two innings of work, he gave up one run and three hits while striking out two. On the flip side, Stephen Kanally shouldered the loss for Blackhawk, giving up two runs on three hits in his two innings on the mound.
Beaver’s pitchers held their own throughout the game. Corbin Sevcik started strong, allowing no runs and just one hit over two innings. Josh Derringer also contributed with two solid innings of relief, keeping Blackhawk at bay.
At the plate, Beaver was formidable, racking up 11 hits. Tanner was particularly impactful, driving in three runs and going 2-for-5. Sebek led the team in hits, going 3-for-4, while Brady Mayo also added two hits.
The Bobcats showed great discipline, drawing seven walks, with Ty Butler and Kisling each walking twice. Defensively, they were flawless, not committing a single error, with Kisling also leading with five defensive chances.
For Blackhawk, Smith was the standout, driving in four runs on a 3-for-4 hitting performance. Owen Kiester also had a multi-hit game, adding two hits.
