HOOKSETT, N.H. (March 27, 2022)- Despite a fifth-inning grand slam by Matt Farragher, the Stonehill College baseball team fell to No. 17 Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference action, 7-5 Sunday afternoon at Penmen Field. 

Standout Performances:

• Matt Farragher: grand slam
• Blaine Lidsky: RBI
• Conor Kiely: three hits

Key Moments:

• Southern New Hampshire got the scoring started with a five-run second inning that featured a two-run RBI double from Dylan O'Sullivan. 
• After the Penmen added two more runs (7-0) in the next two innings, the Skyhawks responded in a big way when Farragher launched a grand slam to right-center that cut the deficit to three (7-4). It was Farragher's first collegiate grand slam and fourth home run of the season. 
• Stonehill continued their momentum in the seventh when Lidksy ripped an RBI double (7-5) to left field that ended up scoring Kiely after he had singled to start the frame. 
• The Skyhawks threatened in the top of the eighth after back-to-back singles from Kiely and Noah Lucier but unfortunately, the rally was ended and the Penmen eventually held on for the final score of 7-5.

Pitching Records:

Win: Southern New Hampshire-Parker Hansen (1-0)

Loss: Stonehill-Matt Smith (0-3)

Up Next:

Stonehill returns home for a three-game set against Saint Michael's College on Saturday, April 2 at noon. Southern New Hampshire continues their homestand hosting Saint Anslem College on Wednesday, March 30 at 3:30 p.m.

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