A pivotal sixth inning
The atmosphere at the CAA Baseball Championship was electric as Campbell faced Hofstra in a tightly contested matchup, with both teams looking to extend their tournament runs.
The turning point arrived when Joey Morton launched a three-run homer in the sixth, turning a 2-2 tie into a 5-3 lead. The blast was preceded by Jett Music’s walk and Carlos Lugo’s single, setting the stage for the decisive swing.
Carlos Lugo, who had already contributed two hits and a run, then took the mound to record his second save, while Zach Sabers earned the win after allowing just two runs over 6.1 innings.
Hofstra’s late rally
Logan Chapman answered with a solo homer in the seventh to push the Camels’ lead to 5-2, but Hofstra narrowed the gap when Tyler Cox and Nick Biddle each delivered two hits, with Cox adding a ninth-inning homer that cut the deficit to 4-2.
Carlos Martinez struck out eight for Hofstra and held Campbell to an unearned run over the first five innings, yet the Camels’ pitching staff managed to preserve the lead.
What’s next for the Camels
Campbell will now meet the winner of the elimination game between Hofstra and Northeastern in the championship final, a matchup that promises another test of resilience.
With a blend of timely hitting, solid pitching, and clutch performances from players such as Carlos Lugo and Logan Chapman, the Camels aim to capture the title and extend their season.