Centreville, MD – April 29, 2026
Parkside High School scratched out just enough offense and mixed its pitching effectively Wednesday afternoon, holding off Queen Annes County High School for a 5–4 road win in a tightly played matchup in Centreville.
Early Momentum
Parkside set the tone by capitalizing on early opportunities, pushing runs across in the opening frames behind timely hitting and disciplined at-bats. Extra-base hits from Thomas Gormley and Paxton Green helped Parkside build a modest lead and apply pressure from the outset.
Queen Anne’s County Responds
The home side answered with power, as home runs from Chance Hegedus and Caleb Sutch brought Queen Anne’s County back into the game. Hegedus delivered a standout offensive performance, driving in two and accounting for multiple total bases to keep the contest within reach.
Pitching Breakdown
Paxton Green anchored Parkside on the mound with 6.1 innings of work, striking out eight while limiting damage. Clough carried a heavy load for Queen Anne’s County, pitching seven innings and keeping the game competitive despite facing constant pressure.
Closing the Door
Parkside turned to Austin Kinhart late, and the right-hander delivered. Entering in relief, Kinhart navigated the final outs and earned the win, preserving the narrow advantage as Queen Anne’s County mounted a final push.
Player of the Game
Austin Kinhart (Parkside) earned Player of the Game honors after securing the win in relief, allowing just one run while giving Parkside the stability it needed to finish off a hard-fought victory.
Final
Queen Annes County 4, Parkside 5
Parkside exits Centreville with a confidence-boosting one-run win, while Queen Anne’s County showed resilience and firepower that should translate well as the season continues.