The baseball team participated in the Cary, NC Tournament. The team knocked off all other opponents they played and their game against Marshall on Sunday was cancelled due to inclement weather.
On Friday, the Hawks knocked off Wright State 10-2. Saturday they defeated St. Joseph’s 7-1 and they blew out Youngstown State 14-2 later that day.
Pat Light started off the season strong by pitching seven innings with six strikeouts. He allowed only one run in the season opener against Wright State.
The next day, the Hawks got two strong pitching performances out of their starters on Saturday. Dan Smith, who threw six innings and allowed one run on four hits against Saint Joseph’s. Stephen Frey threw five innings, struck out two and allowed two runs on four hits.
Offensively, Jake Gronsky and Owen Stewart led the way for the Hawks. Both drove in six runs and had five hits each over the weekend.
The Hawks will be back in action next weekend as they travel down to the University of Virginia in a three game series.
