Marple Newtown Shuts Out Germantown Academy in High School Baseball

Cole Buckley's two-run single in the fourth inning was the difference in the 2-0 victory.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:50pm

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In a high school baseball matchup, Marple Newtown defeated Germantown Academy 2-0 on Wednesday. Cole Buckley's two-run single in the bottom of the fourth inning provided the only scoring in the game. Marple Newtown's pitching staff combined for the shutout, with Kevin Wigo, Patrick Kelly, Carter Patterson, Aiden Carney, and Aidin Curran all contributing scoreless innings.

Why it matters

The win improves Marple Newtown's record to 2-2 on the season, while Germantown Academy drops to 0-2. Strong pitching performances and timely hitting were the keys to victory for the Tigers.

The details

Cole Buckley went 2-for-2 at the plate and drove in both runs for Marple Newtown with his fourth-inning single. Jordan DiPinto and Jackson Burger each doubled for the Tigers. On the mound, Marple Newtown used a staff effort, with Wigo, Kelly, Patterson, Carney, and Curran all contributing scoreless innings. Carney earned the win, while Curran recorded the save.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Cole Buckley

A player for Marple Newtown High School who went 2-for-2 at the plate and drove in both runs for his team with a two-run single in the fourth inning.

Kevin Wigo

A pitcher for Marple Newtown High School who started the game with two scoreless innings.

Patrick Kelly

A pitcher for Marple Newtown High School who followed Wigo with hitless work.

Carter Patterson

A pitcher for Marple Newtown High School who contributed to the team's shutout effort.

Aiden Carney

The pitcher who earned the win for Marple Newtown, throwing two scoreless frames and striking out three.

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What they’re saying

“Cole Buckley lined a two-run single in the bottom of the fourth, and that was enough for Marple Newtown in a 2-0 win over Germantown Academy Wednesday.”

— Staff report

The takeaway

Marple Newtown's strong pitching performance and timely hitting from Cole Buckley proved to be the difference in the team's 2-0 victory over Germantown Academy. The win improves the Tigers' record to 2-2 on the season, while Germantown Academy drops to 0-2.