Baseball Drops Twin Bill at Murray State on Saturday

MURRAY, KY – The Saint Peter's baseball dropped both games of Saturday's twin bill at Murray State. The Peacocks suffered setbacks of 13-1 and 10-3.
 
Game 1

• Saint Peter's gave up three runs in the second inning and four in the third, to fall behind 7-0.
• It wasn't until the fourth when the Peacocks got their first hit and run. 
• Leadoff batter, John Gavura was walked to get on base. Gavura then advanced to second following a ground out. 
• Joey Vitiello picked up the team's first hit and RBI with a double to left field, scoring Gavura.
• Murray St. added four more runs over the game's final three innings, leading to the 11-1 defeat in seven innings.

 
Game 2

• The Peacocks started sluggish in game two, giving up all 10 runs through the first three innings of the contest.
• In the sixth, the Peacocks attempted a comeback with a three-run, four-hit inning.
• The rally began when Gavura hit the squad's first home run of the season, sending a bomb over the left field wall.
• Chris Marquart reached base on a wild pitch followed by a single from Sam Delcollo, putting two on.
• Anthony Ramos then singled to right center, scoring Marquart for the team's second run.
• The third run crossed home plate by way of a sacrifice fly hit by Jesse Matos, which allowed Delcollo to tag up and score from third base.

 
Inside the Numbers

• In game one, the Peacocks finished with three total hits. Hits were recorded by Ramos, Hunter Mason, and Vitiello. 
• In game two, Saint Peter's produced eight hits. 
• In addition to his homer, Gavura went 2-for-2 at the plate with a single and walk, while Delcollo was 2-for-4 with a run scored.
• Andrew Veit, Vitiello, and Ramos each hit an identical 1-for-3 at the plate. 
• Runs were batted in by Gavura, Ramos, and Matos. 
• Runs were scored by Gavura, Marquart, and Delcollo.

 
Coach's Quotes – Lou Proietti 

• "It's tough to compete when you get into a large hole early." 
• "We need to continue to grow and develop as we play more games." 
• "Hopefully our guys can use this as a learning experience regarding the level of preparation it takes to win games at this level." 
• "We have yet to put a complete game together."

 
On Deck

• The Peacocks and Murray State conclude the series tomorrow at 2 p.m.