WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University baseball team dropped Tuesday's contest against Delaware 8-7. With the loss, GU slides to 14-35 on the season while the Blue Hens improve to 26-21.
ON THE RECORD
"Tonight was a very good baseball game and unfortunately, came up one run short. I really liked our fight being down six to score seven there in the fifth.
Ashtin Gilio's grand slam was great for us and gave us some momentum. I was really proud of that, and unfortunately, we just couldn't get a stop that next inning to get up and keep the momentum on our side. I thought when
Jake Anderson came in the game, he gave us a really good chance there.
Kai Leckszas behind him as well was solid. You know, those last four innings were all we could ask for. I am proud of the fight we showed, and I am proud of how we competed tonight. We look forward to getting back out there this weekend." - Head Coach
Edwin Thompson
HOYA HIGHLIGHTS
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first two frames were scoreless for both sides as both pitchers were keeping the offenses off balance.
- In the third, the Blue Hens were able to strike first plating two runs on an RBI double. GU was able to put two on with two outs in the bottom half of the frame but were unable to bring any runners home.
- The fourth was scoreless for both sides. Delaware then struck once again with a two-run shot in the top of the fifth extending the Blue Hen lead to four. Delaware tacked on two more in the frame taking the 6-0 lead into the bottom half of the inning. GU was able to respond with a two-run blast from Savoy Jr. to deep left center. An RBI single from Carapellotti scored another for GU, cutting the deficit to two. The Blue & Gray were able to load the bases with one out forcing the Blue Hens to go to the bullpen for the second time in the contest. Gilio stepped up to the dish with a full count and blasted a grand slam down the left field line giving GU a 7-6 advantage.
- Delaware responded with a pair of runs on an RBI single retaking the lead at 8-7. The seventh was scoreless for both sides as GU trailed by one heading into the final two frames.
- GU was able to put a runner on in the eighth and moved him 90-feet with a sac bunt. The Hoyas were unable to advance the runner anymore leaving one stranded heading to the final frame.
- Despite putting two on with one out, the Hoyas were unable to mount a comeback in the ninth, dropping the contest 8-7.
UP NEXT
Georgetown will hit the road this weekend, May 9-11 for its final road series of the season against Seton Hall. Game one is slated for Friday, May 9 with first pitch coming at 6 p.m. A link to live stats will be available on GUHoyas.com.
