Hofstra University’s baseball team continued its dominant run in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament, posting a 6‑0 shutout over Northeastern to secure a spot in the winner’s bracket final.
Pitching precision and early fireworks
The Pride’s mound trio — Nick Reese, Joseph Curreri and Tanner Sanderoff — combined for a two‑hitter, with Reese allowing just one run over the first 3.2 innings and Curreri extending his season‑high effort to 4.1 frames. Sanderoff sealed the game in the ninth, inducing a game‑ending double play.
Freshman starter Reese set the tone by surrendering a single before being pulled, while Curreri’s relief stint matched a season high and earned him his first win of the year. Sanderoff’s closing appearance capped a stellar collective effort.
Offensively, Gabriel Melara was the catalyst, going 4‑for‑5 with a triple and two RBI’s. His ninth‑inning triple drove in the insurance run that stretched the lead to 5‑0.
The game’s opening burst saw Hofstra score three runs with two outs in the first inning. After Melara’s triple into the right‑field corner, Nick Gallello delivered an RBI single and Tyler Castrataro followed with a two‑run single, turning a 0‑0 tie into a 3‑0 advantage.
CJ Griggs added a fourth run in the second inning with a double down the right‑field line, and later scored on Melara’s base hit to center. The Pride continued to manufacture runs, with Michael Brown’s infield single and a passed ball eventually bringing home a fifth run.
Northeastern’s best chance arrived in the third inning when they loaded the bases with two outs, only to have Reese strike out the side. Harrison Feinberg and Carter Bentley collected the Huskies’ two hits, while Tyler Harmony drew three walks.
With the victory, Hofstra now prepares to face top‑seeded Campbell in the bracket final, while Northeastern will head into an elimination game against either Monmouth or UNCW.
Looking ahead
The Pride’s blend of tight pitching and timely hitting positions them as a formidable contender as the tournament progresses. Fans can expect more high‑stakes baseball in the coming days.