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by Ryan Manno

St. John’s Secures Series Win in 11 Inning Thriller Over Xavier

The Red Storm continued its strong run through BIG EAST play, securing a dramatic series win with an 8-6 extra-inning victory over Xavier on Saturday. Trailing 5-1 early, St. John’s stormed back behind a season high 19 hit attack before Cristian Bernardini delivered the decisive blow, launching a go ahead three run homer in the 11th inning to lift the Johnnies to their second straight extra inning victory.

Every St. John’s starter recorded a hit, with Bernardini, Ayden Frey, and Lewis Rodriguez each posting three hit performances. Will Cowan sparked the comeback in the seventh with a two run homer that cut the deficit to one, while Adam Agresti and Jayder Raifstanger added RBI singles. Frey tied the game in the ninth with a clutch two out RBI knock before Bernardini’s late blast gave the Red Storm its first lead of the afternoon.

The bullpen was outstanding, highlighted by Jack Nestler, who fired 4.2 innings of two-hit relief with five strikeouts. Thomas Harding, Nick Romer, and Evan Hoeckele combined to close it out, with Hoeckele earning his third save as St. John’s improved to 23-19 and 9-2 in conference play.

 

Seawolves Drop Wild Back and Forth Battle at Towson

Stony Brook came up short in a back and forth 9-7 loss to Towson in a game featuring multiple lead changes and late drama. The Seawolves grabbed a 7-6 lead in the ninth, but Towson answered in the bottom half with a walk off three run homer to even the series.

Mike Cervoni paced the offense, launching a solo homer and driving in three runs, including a two run single during a three run fifth inning that put the Seawolves back in front. Scott Gell added two hits and an RBI, while Nick Zampieron and Chris Carson contributed run scoring knocks. Chanz Doughty also reached base twice and scored in the opening inning.

Starter Micah Worley kept Stony Brook in the game early before Christian Martinez worked key relief innings, but Towson’s late power proved decisive. After reclaiming the lead on a wild pitch in the ninth, the Seawolves could not hold off the Tigers’ final rally as Stony Brook fell to 20-20.

 

Hofstra Rally Falls Short Against Northeastern

Hofstra nearly erased a five run deficit but dropped an 8-6 decision to Northeastern as the Huskies clinched the CAA series on Saturday.

Trailing 7-2 entering the seventh, the Pride mounted a furious comeback. Michael Brown delivered an RBI single before Danny Corona crushed a three run homer to center, capping a four run inning and pulling Hofstra within one. Northeastern responded with an insurance run, however, and stranded the tying run at the plate in both the eighth and ninth.

Nick Gallello led Hofstra with three hits and an RBI, while CJ Griggs and Gabriel Melara each added two hits. Brown finished with two RBIs. Starter Chris Bedford took the loss, while Northeastern reliever Andrew Wertz shut the door with 2.2 innings for the save.

Despite matching Northeastern with 12 hits, Hofstra left opportunities on the table and slipped to 14-22 overall.

 

LIU Sweeps Delaware State in Doubleheader Dominance

LIU rolled to a doubleheader sweep of Delaware State, taking game one 6-4 before erupting for an 11-1 explosion in the nightcap.

In the opener, Cord Dobrinski set the tone with a solo homer before LIU used a three run third inning to take control. Jake Kelleher drove in two runs with a key single, while Elijah Fairchild added an RBI knock. In the sixth, Joseph Durso delivered a run-scoring double as the Sharks added insurance to secure the 6-4 win.

The bats exploded in game two as LIU pounded out 11 runs, highlighted by three home runs. Mike Polubinski launched a two-run homer in a four run fifth inning, Cord Dobrinski blasted a two-run shot in the sixth, and Matthew McGurkfollowed with a solo homer as the Sharks blew the game open. McGurk, Nick Matson, and Ryan Rivera each drove in runs during the offensive outburst as LIU scored seven runs across the fifth and sixth innings.