Evan Gabaldon-Wilson

After a 12-2 loss to Central Dauphin on April 22nd, the Bulldogs were one game over the .500 mark. Things have changed in a big way for Wilson over the past month. “I think we’ve been getting closer as a team and having confidence in one another. I think our energy has been really good,” said Evan Gabaldon. The senior second baseman and designated hitter had three hits in a 4-2 victory over #11 seed Manheim Township in the District 3-6A semifinals. The seventh-seeded Bulldogs have won 12 of their last 13 contests. “Anybody can win any day. That’s just baseball,” remarked Gabaldon. Ryan Sekulski gave Wilson a 1-0 edge with a RBI infield single in the 1st inning. The (19-7) Bulldogs fell behind 2-1 in the third frame after Tyler Mulholland’s RBI single down the left field line. He had two of the (13-10) Blue Streaks’ seven hits. Sophomore Christo Hunsicker evened the game at 2-2 with a RBI double in the bottom of the 5th. Nick Fiorini followed with a sacrifice fly that brought home Gabaldon. Freshman Jack Gabel provided an insurance run with a sacrifice fly to right field in the 6th. Tommy Hunsicker was 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs. Wilson finished with eight hits. Senior catcher Jordan Shutter went 1-for-3 and picked a runner off first base to end the top of the 6th. The Bulldogs got great pitching from Nick Crocona and Ben Kulp. Crocona allowed two runs, one earned, on five hits over five innings. The senior right-hander struck out two, walked one, and hit one batter. Kulp sealed the deal with two scoreless frames. He’s only a freshman. “Oh my God, I’ve been talking about that all season. I’m so excited to come back from college and see how he’s doing. It’s gonna be awesome,” emphasized Gabaldon. Army commit Gavin Glass gave up four runs on eight hits and three walks in 5.1 innings. He also hit two batters. Glass entered the day with a 1.23 ERA and 69K-11BB over 57 innings. His record slipped to (6-3). Wilson advanced to the District 3-6A championship on Tuesday at 7pm at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Bulldogs will face fifth-seeded Cedar Cliff. Wilson is searching for its fourth District 3 title. “It’s really exciting. I think we’re a special group and I’m excited to see what we can do,” said Gabaldon.