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Chris Roberti was one of three Skyhawks with a hit Friday (Photo Credit: Jim Pierce). |
EASTON, Mass. (April 21, 2023)- The Stonehill College baseball team kicked off game one of three in its Northeast Conference matchup with the Delaware State Hornets but ended up falling 8-0.
Standout Performances
- Conor Kiely: extended hit streak to nine games (1-3)
Key Moments
- Delaware State started off the scoring with four runs in the first three innings and then added on two more in the fifth to go up 6-0. Trey Paige highlighted the Hornets scoring in the early part of the game with a homer in the third that made it 4-0 at the time.
- However, in the bottom of the fifth, Stonehill threatened as the Purple and White loaded the bases after Sam Parks drew a walk with two outs. Despite the bases-loaded jam, Delaware State starter, Jordan Haddaway induced a flyout to end the threat. Prior to Parks' walk, Taylor Gaspar had a walk himself and Kiely ripped a double to right.
- The Hornets tacked on two more runs with a run in both the eighth and ninth to go up eight, but in the ninth, the Skyhawks again had a runner in scoring position. Chris Roberti led off the inning with a single and when Matthew Vivona drew a walk. With Roberti at second, Gaspar moved him up to third despite grounding into a double play. However, Jack Messmore retired Stonehill's final batter for the 8-0 win.
Pitching Records
Win: Jordan Haddaway (4-2)
Loss: Pierce Friedman (0-1)
Up Next
Stonehill and Delaware State conclude its three-game set with a doubleheader starting tomorrow at noon. The Stonehill baseball team will also be hosting Little League Day tomorrow too. Saturday's festivities will include a food truck, an ice cream truck, and plenty of games and giveaways for everyone. At the conclusion of Saturday's game, Little Leaguers can meet student-athletes on the team, run the bases, or play catch in the outfield.
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