A decisive victory
East Side secured a 9-3 victory over Hollidaysburg on Saturday at Jenkins Township Little League, moving into the elimination bracket final of the Major Baseball state tournament.
Ryan Donnelly proved to be the offensive catalyst, launching two home runs that accounted for three RBI, including a two‑run blast in the third inning that shifted momentum. Cole Warner complemented the attack with a solo homer in the fifth and delivered a complete‑game pitching performance, allowing just three runs on seven hits while striking out six.
Building the lead
East Side took an early 2-1 advantage when a throwing error set up a run, and the margin expanded after Donnelly’s third‑inning blast pushed the score to 4-1. Additional contributions came from Dillon DiGiulio’s double and two RBI, Colton DiGrazio’s home run, and timely hits from Blake Chamberlain, CJ Burger and Aiden Anderson.
The team will now travel to face Newtown‑Edgmont on Sunday at noon, looking to extend their run in the tournament. The upcoming matchup promises another test of pitching depth and offensive firepower.