JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The Saint Peter's University baseball team lost to Hofstra 15-8 on Tuesday afternoon at Jaroschak Field.
Score: Saint Peter's 8, Hofstra 15
Records: Saint Peter's (7-37, 4-13 MAAC) | Hofstra (23-21, 12-9 CAA)
Pitchers: W: Steven Kaenzig (2-3) L:
Jack Gannon (0-7) S: None
Location: Jaroschak Field | Jersey City, NJ
How It Happened
- Sophomore infielder Jack Eichler hit a two-run double to right field in the second to put the Peacocks in front.
- Hofstra scored three times in the third.
- The Pride tacked on another run in the fourth.
- Hofstra added two more runs in the sixth.
- The Pride scored three times in the seventh.
- Saint Peter's struck in the seventh after a two run single by graduate outfielder Tom Buckman with two outs. Sophomore outfielder Collin Jensen and junior infielder Sam Haney each took walks with the bases loaded to score two more runs. After that, junior infielder Jeff Massicotte hit a two-run single to bring the Peacocks within one after seven.
- Hofstra scored six more runs in the eighth.
Notes
- Eichler, Massicotte, and Buckman each scored one run while recording two hits and two RBIs.
- Junior infielder Joey Vitiello scored one run and had a hit.
- Jensen scored one run and recorded an RBI.
- Freshman infielder Tyler Smith, graduate catcher Joel Moore, and senior outfielder Anthony Abbatine each scored a run.
- Haney had one RBI.
Coach's Quote (Lou Proietti)
- I liked the way we competed today. We have to play a complete game at this level with no let downs.
- Minimizing big innings has been a focal point for us.
- We will need two good days of practice as we face a very good Marist team coming up this weekend.
Up Next
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The Peacocks hit the road for the final time this season, as they visit Marist for a three game series this weekend from Friday, May 13-Sunday, May 15. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, while the weekend games are slated for 1:00 p.m.
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