Teaneck, N.J. – LIU began its critical final series of the season with a 20-9 win over FDU, scoring at least twenty runs for the second time this season.
Though the Sharks already had an early 3-0 lead after the first, the team truly busted things open with a seven-run third inning, spearheaded by a
Jake Kelleher grand slam.
LIU put up another seven-spot in the eighth inning as well, with
Matthew McGurk's three-run homer representing one of the big blows to FDU pitching in the inning.
Joseph Durso was one of the Sharks' big heroes on the day after contributing key hits in both of those major innings. The catcher went 2-for-5 with a home run, double, five driven in, and three runs scored.
Elijah Fairchild had four hits as part of a 4-for-5 outing with a home run, double, four RBI, and three runs scored.
Nick Matson joined the hit parade with four of his own, driving in three and scoring two runs.
Ryan Rivera went 4-for-6 with three runs scored as well.
With the win, LIU has moved into first place in the NEC at 25-6, with two games remaining and FDU sitting in second at 24-7.
LIU will face off against FDU again on Friday at 1 p.m.
