ERIE, Pa. — Mercyhurst narrowly fell to FDU with a final score of 10-9 in an 11-inning game on Sunday. The Lakers' offensive effort included 10 hits and a home run, but FDU's five home runs proved decisive in the extra-inning contest.

FDU took an early lead in the first inning with a solo home run. The Lakers were unable to respond in the bottom half, leaving the score at 1-0 after one inning.

The second inning saw FDU extend its lead with three runs, including a solo home run and RBI hits. Mercyhurst's offense remained quiet, and the score advanced to 4-0 in favor of FDU.

The Lakers got on the board in the fourth inning. Zachary Kourous singled and scored on a series of plays including an error, and Ranciel Ventura's RBI single brought home another run, narrowing the deficit to 5-2.

In the sixth inning, the Lakers rallied with a significant offensive push. Jayden Walker and Kourous reached base, setting the stage for Ventura's RBI single and a three-run homer by Mike Samarin, tying the game at 6-6.

After FDU added two runs in their half of the sixth, Mercyhurst responded in the seventh. With the bases loaded, a walk to Luke Babcock scored Logan Koslin, followed by a groundout that allowed Walker to score, equalizing at 8-8.

In the ninth inning, FDU's Ray homered, but the Lakers answered back as Walker scored on Ventura's RBI single, forcing extra innings with a score of 9-9.

FDU hit a solo home run in the 11th, providing the decisive run. The Lakers could not muster a response, and the game concluded with FDU securing a 10-9 victory.

Andrew Malec started on the mound for Mercyhurst, pitching 2.1 innings, allowing seven hits and five earned runs while striking out two batters. Zac Evenson relieved Malec, pitching 3.2 innings, giving up five hits and three earned runs, with four walks and a hit batter, and recorded one strikeout. Noah Ehlers followed, pitching 2.1 innings, allowing three hits and one earned run with one strikeout. Nolan Kirsch closed the game, pitching 2.2 innings, surrendering three hits and one earned run, while walking two and striking out three batters.

Jayden Walker scored three runs and added one hit with two walks. Zachary Kourous posted three hits in the game and crossed the plate twice, contributing significantly to the tally. Ranciel Ventura recorded three hits and drove in two runs while also scoring twice. Mike Samarin collected three hits, four RBIs, and hit one home run, showcasing a strong offensive performance.

Looking ahead, the Lakers will face Long Island University at 3 p.m. Friday, May 1 at Mercyhurst Baseball Field in Erie, Pennsylvania.