ERIE, Pa. — Mercyhurst secured a 7-2 victory over Central Connecticut State on Sunday. The Lakers recorded 11 hits and seven stolen bases, maintaining control throughout the game.
Logan Koslin singled and later scored on a sacrifice fly by
Mike Samarin.
Zachary Kourous reached base and later scored on
Jayden Walker's single, giving the Lakers a 2-0 lead after the first inning.
In the third inning, the Lakers added another run. Kourous walked and advanced to third before scoring on a single by Walker, extending the lead to 3-0.
The fourth inning saw Mercyhurst increase its lead to 5-0.
Ranciel Ventura and Kourous both reached base, and Samarin delivered a two-RBI double, driving in both runners.
The Lakers added two more runs in the seventh inning.
Jack Malec walked and scored on a single by
Darek Staudt, who then scored on a throwing error by the catcher, making it 7-0.
CCSU scored twice in the ninth inning. They reached on a fielder's choice and scored on a hit by pitch, while also scoring on a sacrifice fly, closing the gap to 7-2.
The final score: Mercyhurst 7, CCSU 2.
Andrew Malec delivered an impressive performance, pitching eight innings while allowing just three hits and no earned runs, striking out five batters and issuing three walks in his outing. He needed 112 pitches to navigate through the game, recording 65 strikes, and secured a win with a 3-1 record.
Noah Ehlers came in for relief, pitching one inning and conceding one hit and one run, while throwing 26 pitches with 15 strikes.
Zachary Kourous led the Lakers by scoring three runs and collecting three hits, showcasing his effectiveness at the plate.
Mike Samarin contributed significantly with three RBIs, including a double, to bolster the team's scoring efforts.
Logan Koslin demonstrated versatility, recording two hits and stealing two bases to keep the offense dynamic. On the mound,
Andrew Malec delivered a strong performance, pitching 8 innings with five strikeouts and allowing no earned runs.
Mercyhurst has an overall record of 14-29 and is 13-17 in the NEC. CCSU holds an overall record of 17-24 with a NEC record of 13-17.
In their next game, the Lakers will face Niagara at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 in Niagara Falls, New York.
