Ryan Sekulski-Wilson

Wilson entered the Berks County Baseball Showcase with a three-game losing streak. The Bulldogs broke out of that slump in a big way on Wednesday at Owls Field. Ryan Sekulski was 2-for-3 with a walk and 2 RBI in a 11-2 win over Exeter. “We didn’t drop our heads. We kept fighting and that’s what this team is about. We’re like a family,” said Sekulski. Matt VanOstenbridge tossed a four-hitter with ten strikeouts and two walks. The junior lefty has 50K in 32.2 innings. “He’s a dog up there. Any time he’s pitching, we have a good shot to win. He proved why he’s one of the best pitchers in the county,” emphasized Sekulski. The (8-7, 3-5) Eagles put up a pair of runs in the top of the 4th. Quinnten Westley was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Luke Giering followed with a walk. Wilson answered with four runs on just one hit in the 4th. After Sekulski singled to right field, Mount St. Mary’s commit Deven Sheerin walked Nick Fiorini to force in a run. A wild pitch from the 6’6, 230-pound senior made it 2-2. Jordan Shutter then hit a ground ball to second and two runs scored when the throw went over the first baseman’s head. The (8-6, 4-4) Bulldogs blew it open with seven runs in the 6th frame. They scored seven runs combined in their previous three contests. Sheerin was taken out following Shutter’s RBI single to right field. With the infield in, sophomore Chase Blew gave up a ground ball to Nick Crocona that got past the shortstop allowing two runs to score. A bases loaded walk to Evan Gabaldon put Wilson in front 8-2. It was 9-2 after sophomore Christo Hunsicker’s infield single. Sekulski delivered a 2-run single down the left field line for the final margin. Sheerin was charged with eight runs, six earned, on three hits and five walks. He began the day with a 1.94 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 21.2 innings. Blew permitted three unearned runs on four hits in one inning. Six different Bulldogs knocked in at least one run. Wilson fell to Exeter 11-1 three weeks ago. Both teams trail Gov. Mifflin and Muhlenberg in the Division 1 standings. Sekulski is very impressed with the competition in this area. “It’s the best county for baseball. Any time we play a Berks County team, you expect a good game,” he stated. Sekulski gave a bold prediction for his favorite MLB team, the Pirates. He also discussed video games and food.