June 27, 1990 — Jim Thorpe explodes for nine runs in the fourth inning to break open a close game and cruise to an 18-5 victory over Tamaqua PNB in the quarterfinal round of the Carbon-Schuylkill Youth Baseball League playoffs. Randy Hydro leads the way offensively for the winners, collecting two hits and driving in four runs. One of his hits is a solo homer in the third inning. Andy Sebelin also finishes with a pair of hits and three RBIs, while Mike Kmetz chips in with two hits. Sebelin and Eric Schrantz combine to allow just six hits and record five strikeouts. For Tamaqua, Bill Leitzel ends with three hits, one a double.