Baseball Topped by Towson in Slugfest

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — William & Mary got here up on the quick finish of a slugfest on Saturday, loading the bases within the ninth however falling to Towson 11-10 in recreation two of the collection.

After Towson (20-29, 8-18 CAA) took a 4-0 lead within the high of the primary, the Tribe (20-28, 11-15) answered instantly with a six-spot within the dwelling half of the inning. Sam Kaczmarek began the scoring with an RBI single earlier than a two-run double by Matthew Kosuda made it 4-3.

Justin Summers singled to drive in a run and tie the sport at 4-4. That arrange Anthony Greco’s two-run ground-rule double to present W&M its first lead.

The Green & Gold prolonged its benefit when Louie Bartletti hit a two-run homer to proper heart, making it 8-4.

Towson tied the sport with 4 runs within the fifth. The Tigers took the lead again within the high of the fifth on a three-run homer by Frank Adamski, Jr.

Noah Hertzler offered prolonged innings for the bullpen, going 4 innings with out permitting a run from the sixth to the ninth.

The Tribe mounted a comeback starting within the eighth when Bartletti singled via the suitable aspect to drive in Laskofski for a run. Kosuda would later add a a sacrifice fly to trim the deficit to 11-10.

In the underside of the ninth, W&M loaded the bases, however a groundball double play ended the prospect of a comeback.

Joey Tuttoilmondo earned the win for Towson, going six innings with two runs to his ledger. Matt Lynch locked down the save. Jack Weight was charged with the loss for the Tribe.

STAT NUGGETS

• Bartletti prolonged his on-base streak to twenty video games with a 3-for-5 day, including three RBI.
• Kosuda was 3-for-4 and drove in three runs.
• Ecker additionally had a three-hit recreation, the primary of his profession.
• Laskofski scored twice and drew 4 walks.
• Hertzler allowed three hits over 4.0 innings with a pair of strikeouts and no walks. 

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W&M hosts Senior Day towards Towson on Sunday at 1 p.m. Fans are inspired to reach a minimum of half-hour earlier than first pitch.