The Pitt Panthers opened the ACC Baseball Championship with a stunning 16‑8 victory over the Louisville Cardinals, a game that rewrote the tournament record books.
From the first inning onward, Pitt’s bats were relentless, plating five runs before Louisville could answer, and the offense never slowed.
Explosive First Inning Sets the Tone
Trey Fenderson ignited the rally with two home runs and a career‑high seven RBIs, while Lorenzo Carrier went 2‑for‑4 with three runs scored and a double.
Sebastian Pisacreta continued his hot streak, notching his seventeenth multiple‑hit game of the season, and Mason Ligenza added a two‑run homer in his first postseason appearance.
Dominant Pitching from the Bullpen
Reliever David Leslie delivered a career‑high nine strikeouts over 6.1 innings, preserving the lead while posting a string of scoreless frames.
Chase Kriebel capped the effort with a flawless ninth inning, sealing a 16‑8 win and earning the victory.
The Panthers will now travel to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on May 20 at 9 p.m., a matchup that promises another high‑octane contest.