LA PLUME, PA- For the 21st consecutive season, the Giants have earned a spot in postseason play, continuing one of the longest championship streaks in program history. While the United East Conference has only been established in recent years, Keystone's dominance predates the league, with the program capturing conference titles for two decades across its previous affiliations. Now competing in the United East, the Giants continue that tradition, securing the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye as they advance to the second round of the conference playoffs. The Giants are set to face off with Penn State Brandywine in a best-of-three showdown to advance to the United East Semifinals. 

The Giants played an incredibly competitive schedule, starting with the annual trip to Myrtle Beach. Keystone opened its season against Hanover College, playing the Panthers in three games. The Giants notched one win against the Panthers down south, shortly after defeating Methodist University. The Giants continued their hot streak in Virginia, taking down Westfield State University and Eastern Connecticut State University.

Keystone's first test of adversity hit in Florida, as the team went 2-5 in the Sunshine State. The Giants started the trip out strong, defeating Maritime College before falling to five of their next six opponents. The Giants took down Calvin University in game one of the team's only doubleheader down south. 

The Giants did not let this dry spell deter the team, as they returned home and won 13 straight games. KC started their nearly month-long win streak against Stockton University before taking down William Paterson University later that week. Keystone's first United East Conference matchup came against the Gators of Notre Dame of Maryland University, where any thoughts of the Giants slowing down in Conference wins were suddenly silenced. The Giants took down their next six Conference opponents, including NDMU, in 10 run-rule games. 

The Giants' next test came against Wilkes University, one of the Landmark Conference's top teams, where Keystone claimed a 6-4 victory over the Colonels. The University of Valley Forge gave the Giants a scare, but Keystone prevailed victorious once more, taking down the Patriots in a doubleheader United East Conference series. Keystone's next two decisive wins came against the Phoenix of Wilson College, where the Giants outscored their conference foe 30-5 in two games.

Misericordia University broke the Giants' win streak as Keystone fell to the Cougars late in the season. The Giants picked right back up once more, though, winning their next four contests. The Giants took down Ithaca College before taking down Penn State Berks in a doubleheader. Keystone led a close battle with The College of New Jersey before pulling away late to shock the Lions. SUNY Cobleskill took down the Giants in a coaching homecoming game before the Giants went toe-for-toe with Cairn University. The Giants took down the Highlanders in a 13-inning thriller, followed by an 11-0 decision in game two to clinch the one seed in the United East Conference.

Keystone wrapped up their regular season against Alvernia University and Neumann University, where Keystone BLANKED both teams, and head coach Jamie Shevchik earned his 800th career win. The Giants head into the second round of the playoffs via a first-round bye, hoping to keep the streak of conference wins alive as the team faces off against Penn State Bradywine in a best-of-three showdown.

The Keystone College Baseball Sport File:

• 25-9 overall record, 14-0 conference record
• Head Coach: Jamie Shevchik, 25 seasons, 798-270 overall record
• How we got in: The Giants clinched the one seed after finishing a perfect 14-0 in United East Conference play, with the tie-breaking scenario being run differential.
• Non-Conference Wins: Methodist University (17-13), Hanover College (16-4), Westfield State University (7-4), Eastern Connecticut State University (20-8), Maritime College (17-11), Calvin University (14-4), Stockton University (11-3), William Paterson University (8-3), Wilkes University (6-4), Ithaca College (8-2), The College of New Jersey (13-4), Alvernia University (TBD), Neumann University (TBD)
• United East Conference Wins: Notre Dame of Maryland University (14-4, 10-0), Rosemont College (14-1, 14-3), St. Mary's College of Maryland (13-2, 17-1), University of Valley Forge (9-8, 17-13), Wilson College (15-3, 15-2), Penn State Berks (12-2, 12-2), Cairn University (5-3, 11-0)