Westmoreland PIAA baseball playoff capsule: Game of June 4, 2018
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Sunday, June 3, 2018 | 3:48 PM
Today's PIAA game
Class A
First round
Greensburg Central Catholic (13-5) vs. Dubois Central Catholic (16-6)
5:30 p.m., Richard L. Kunz Memorial Field, Punxsutawney
Winner plays: Homer Center (19-1) or Union (14-4)
Coaches: Dennis Reist, Greensburg Central Catholic; Adam Fox, Dubois Central Catholic
Players to watch: Bryce Kurpiel (Jr., 1B), Greensburg Central Catholic; Thomas Grecco (Sr., P), Dubois Central Catholic
Extra bases: Greensburg Central Catholic is back in the state playoffs for a fourth consecutive year after downing rival Jeannette, 8-7, in the WPIAL consolation game. The Centurions made a run to the state semifinals last year before losing to Clarion. Kurpiel has a .600 batting average and seven doubles. He successfully stole home in the consolation game. Antonio Cavallo had a two-run triple in the win over Jeannette. The Centurions have one state title, which came in 2002. … Dubois Central Catholic won the District 9 title by knocking off top-seeded and defending champion Oswayo Valley, 7-4, on Wednesday. It was its second district title in three years. Grecco is 7-1 this season and has a 0.53 ERA with 88 strikeouts in 52 2⁄3 innings. The Cardinals won the 2001 PIAA Class A title. They did not make the state tournament last year.
Tags: Greensburg C.C.
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