BROOKVILLE, N.Y. – A seven-run fourth inning that saw 13 batters come to the plate propelled the Long Island University baseball team to victory over Saint Peter's on Saturday afternoon. The Sharks took down the Peacocks 15-0, capturing the three-game series.
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Highlights
- Josh Loeschorn earned his second win of the year. It was his third straight performance without surrendering an earned run.
- Anthony Warneke continued his hot hitting with three base knocks and an RBI.
- Christoper Wasson, Davyn Adamscheck, and Dawson Degnan each had two hits.
- Myles Proctor roped a three-run double.
- 15 runs and 15 hits marked season-highs for the Sharks.
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How it Happened
LIU mimicked its first inning performance from Thursday by scoring two runs. Wasson laid down a perfect bunt for a single to start it off then Warneke moved him over with a single.
Cooper Shearon reached on an error and the bases were loaded with no outs. Adamscheck drew a walk, bringing home Wasson.
Andy Camilo grounded into a double play and Warneke scored on the play.
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Holding a one-run lead, the Sharks offense erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning. Adamscheck got it going with a double.
Tim Bechtold and Wasson both hit RBI singles. Shearon picked up 2 RBI in the inning as well. Loeschorn settled into a groove, hurling five strong innings.
Mike Lazos,
Nick DeSalvo, and
Josh Gainer helped him pick up the win.
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Up next
The series finale is scheduled for tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. at LIU Baseball Field. Â
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