Middletown, PA – Penn State Harrisburg's Baseball team played their first home game on Thursday in what can only be described as "less-than-ideal" baseball weather.  With temperatures in the 40's and wind gusts of over 25 mph, players and fans alike stuck it out for nine innings of competitive ball.

Top 2 – Dickinson got on the scoreboard first.  A fielding error by SS Alex Cline allowed the leadoff runner to reach 2^nd base.  After a sacrifice bunt in the next at-bat pushed the runner to 3^rd, Max Matilsky smacked a double to right field.  A single moved Matislky to 3^rd before a sacrifice fly brought him home.  2-0 Dickinson.

Bottom 4 – This time it was the Blue and White's turn to get on the board.  Scott Angstadt Jr. opened the inning with a walk.  A Zachary Koroneos single mixed with an error allowed Angstadt Jr. to make it all the way home.  With one away and Koroneos still on 2^nd, Alex Cline delivered a single that led to another fielding error and run.  Tied 2-2.

Top 7 – Dickinson regained the lead in this frame, adding three more to the runs column.  With the bases juiced and only one out, Stephen Sakowics got one past the infield for a 2 RBI single.  A wild pitch with men on 2^nd and 3^rd would add one more run before the Lions pitcher Robbie Thompson was able to make his opponent whiff on one for the final out.  5-2 Dickinson.

Bottom 8 – Penn State Harrisburg was able to close the gap in their half of the 8^th inning.  Two walks and a single managed to load up the bases for a David Klein sacrifice fly and RBI with one out.  The following at-bat ended in another Dickinson error, which allowed Alex Cline to come home.  5-4 Dickinson.

Top 9 – The Red Devils managed to answer the push by the Lions, scoring three more runs in their final frame.  With one out and runners on 1^st and 3^rd, a stolen base attempt led to a throwing error by C Tyler Aug, allowing the runner on 3^rd to score.  A single—followed by a double—scored two more runs for Dickinson.  8-4 Dickinson.

Final Score:  Penn State Harrisburg 4 Dickinson 8

WP:  Billy O'Neill (1-0) LP:  Bobby Patterson (0-2)

Standout Lions:

Alex Cline (2-3, BB, R)

Bobby Patterson (6.1 IP, 5 SO, 5 H, 3 ER)

Up Next:  Penn State Harrisburg Travels to Washington and Lee this Saturday, March 4^th, for a double-header matchup.  Game 1 first pitch is set for noon.