COLUMBIA, MD – The Saint Peter's University baseball team lost to Coppin State 12-4 on Sunday afternoon in the final game of their four game series. The Peacocks ended up winning three of the four games over the course of the weekend.
Score: Saint Peter's 4, Coppin State 12
Records: Saint Peter's (3-2, 0-0 MAAC) | Coppin State (2-6, 0-0 MEAC)
Pitchers: W: Justin Johnson (1-0) L:
Brighton Taylor (0-2) S: None
Location: Blandair Field | Columbia, MD
How It Happened
- After three innings, Coppin State was able to register five runs to open up a 5-0 lead.
- The Peacocks were finally able to cross the plate in the fourth quarter, as graduate outfielder Tom Buckman hit an RBI single to score junior infielder Joey Vitiello.
- After Coppin State scored another run in the fourth inning, Saint Peter's was able to respond with a run of their own in the top of the fifth. Graduate infielder Chris Marquart scored after a throwing error by the Eagles.
- The Eagles scored two more runs in the fifth inning to extend their lead. In the top of the sixth, sophomore outfielder Collin Jensen doubled to right center to score Buckman.
- Coppin State scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 12-3 lead.
- Sophomore catcher Christian Perez pinch hit in the top of the ninth and hit a solo home run to bring the Peacocks final run total to four.
Notes
- Buckman recorded two hits, one run, and one RBI.
- Perez had one hit, one RBI and one run scored off of his home run.
- Marquart scored one run and got a hit in the contest.
- Vitiello scored a run in the game.
- Jensen recorded one RBI.
- Sophomore infielder Parker Gray recorded a hit.
- Sophomore pitcher Brighton Taylor earned the start and pitched three innings. He recorded two strikeouts while allowing three earned runs.
Coach's Quote (Lou Proietti)
- We didn't compete in all facets of the game today. We had some bright spots including some guys coming in and producing which was nice to see.
- I like the depth we have this year. I'm hoping it continues to create internal competition as we work to improve week to week.
- Big week of practice ahead as we begin to prepare for two good teams in Hofstra and LIU.
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