Saint Joseph's baseball team turned a six-run deficit into a 14-12 victory over Rhode Island in their regular-season finale, rallying in the ninth inning to seize the win.
A Ninth-Inning Explosion
The Hawks erupted for eight runs in the final frame, highlighted by Richard Beggy's three-run home run that capped the surge and put the team ahead.
Joey Pagano went 4-for-5 with a run scored and a run batted in, while Joey Gale contributed three RBI and Blake Primrose added two RBI and three runs scored.
Record Tying Victory and Championship Outlook
The win ties the program record for most wins in a season, previously set in 2014, and secures the top seed for the Atlantic 10 Championship. The Hawks will open play on Thursday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Relief pitcher Micah Wells recorded his first save, preserving the lead for Patrick Veintimilla, while the game featured a combined 16 pitchers from both squads.