NEWARK, Del. – The University of Pennsylvania baseball team faced mixed results over the weekend. They lost the first game of their home opener against Delaware, 12-7, but bounced back to win the second game, 2-1. This victory ended their seven-game losing streak, bringing their record to 1-7, while Delaware fell to 6-8.
Key Highlights
– The Quakers’ seven-game losing streak was their longest since 2018.
– This was the first loss in a home opener for Penn since 2021.
– Both Gavin Collins and Nick Spaventa led the team, hitting .375 in the series. Collins had two doubles, three runs, and two RBIs. Spaventa hit a home run and walked once in the first game.
– Qwynn Ahearn hit his first home run of the season in the second game.
– Noah Millikan took the loss in the first game but struck out five batters in four innings.
– Marty Coyne earned his first win by pitching 3.2 innings of shutout baseball in the second game, and Thomas Shurtleff secured the save.
Game Summary
In the first game, Delaware jumped ahead 2-0 early. Noah Millikan struggled initially but helped Penn respond with a strong batting performance. Gavin Collins and Nick Spaventa both contributed with hits that brought them into the lead. However, Delaware surged back, scoring multiple runs in the fifth and eighth innings, leading to the eventual 12-7 loss.
The second game was a tight contest, showcasing great pitching on both sides. Spaventa kicked things off with an RBI, scoring Collins. Sebastian Haggard, making his first start, showed promise by striking out several batters and limiting runs. The game remained tight until freshman Ernie Echevarria doubled in the fifth inning, scoring the winning run.
Looking Ahead
The Quakers aim for a series win against Delaware in the final matchup on Sunday at 2 PM. The game will also be available for live streaming on FloSports.
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