(cover photo courtesy of Shelby Kauffman/Delco Baseball Now)

RADNOR, PA — A win against Penncrest on Monday guaranteed Radnor at least a share of the Central League title.

Thanks in large part to Austin Havertine being his usual self, the Raptors cruised a 4-1 victory.

Radnor got off to an ideal start, scoring two runs in the first and second innings. Zach Fein got his team on the board almost immediately, his triple brought home Teddy Monahan, who led off with a single.

Known mostly for his work on the mound, Daniel Kellis came through at the plate today. His single put Radnor up 2-0 in the first.

Matt Szychulski doubled the Raptor lead in the second. Havertine led off with a walk, Monahan singled again, and with two outs, Szychulski ripped a two-RBI triple to make it 4-0.

Four runs were more than enough for Havertine; he was dominant again.

Penncrest made it interesting in the top of the third, Braden Davis singled home Lucas Punzo and a walk loaded the bases for the Lions. Havertine would bear down and get two strikeouts and a groundout to escape with no further damage.

The rally in the third was as close as Penncrest would get though. They were only able to manage another single off Havertine who finished with 6.2 innings pitched, 5 hits, 1 earned run, and a ridiculous 15 strikeouts.

Ryan McWilliams came in for one batter and got a groundout that sealed a share of the Central League title.

For a brief moment following the final out, Radnor was in sole possession of first place. Haverford would close out Ridley though, meaning the teams will share the Central League title.

It’s the first Central League championship, shared or outright, ever for the Raptors. There may be a lot more to come from this historic season as well; Radnor awaits their playoff fate as they are currently the second seed in the District 1 5A tournament.

They can take some time to celebrate though. Randor is off until next Wednesday, where they play their first district playoff game.