HEMPSTEAD, NY – The Saint Peter's University baseball team lost to Hofstra 6-2 on Sunday afternoon in the final game of their weekend series.
Score: Saint Peter's 2, Hofstra 6
Records: Saint Peter's (3-5, 0-0 MAAC) | Hofstra (4-2, 0-0 CAA)
Pitchers: W: Brad Camarda (1-0) L:
Nick Markantonatos (1-1) S: Mike McKenna (1)
Location: University Field | Hempstead, NY
How It Happened
- The Peacocks struck first in the top of the third inning, as senior outfielder Anthony Abbatine, who reached base on a double, was able to score on a wild pitch.
- Hofstra scored runs in the bottom of the third and fourth innings to take a 2-1 lead.
- Stuck in a jam in the bottom of the sixth inning, junior pitcher Nick Markanatonatos was able to get out of it, stranding the bases loaded to keep the score close.
- The Pride hit a three run home run off of senior pitcher Michael Bonaccorso in the bottom of the seventh to expand their lead.
- Saint Peter's left the bases stranded themselves in the top of the eighth, but not before they were able to score a run off of a balk.
- Hofstra tacked on another run in the bottom of the eighth.
Notes
- Abbatine, graduate infielder Chris Marquart, and sophomore catcher Cristian Perez each recorded hits for the Peacocks.
- Abbatine and freshman Cole Watson each scored one run.
- Markantonatos went six innings, allowing five hits, two earned runs, and struck out two batters.
Coach's Quote (Lou Proietti)
- We didn't do enough to win a game at this level. Our execution level needs to improve if we hope to be successful this year.
- There were a couple of positive plays today, however overall I was disappointed with how we played.
- Hopefully we can regroup before we head south as we're about to play some really good teams.
Up Next
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The Peacocks head to Farmville, Virginia, for a matchup with Longwood on Wednesday, Mar. 9. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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