Box Score THE BASICS
Score: Amherst: 13 Emerson: 4
Records: Emerson Lions (3-4); Amherst Jumbo: 1-0-1
Pitching Decision: WP – Nicholas Gittino: (1-0): LP – Ty Bourne (0-2)
Location: Auburndale, Fla. (Lake Myrtle Sports Complex)
Date: March 13, 2023
The Lead: The Lions baseball team fell to Amherst at the RussMatt tournament on Monday night at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
EMERSON
Jake Hatch: 1 RBI
Thai Morgan: 1-4, 1 run scored
Nicholas Favazzo: 1-3, 1 RBI
PITCHING
Ty Bourne: 5 IP, 3 Ks
AJ Ortega: 2 IP, 4 Ks
AMHERST
Luke Padian: 2-5, 3 RBI 2 runs scored
Ryan McIntyre: 2-5, 2 RBI, 1 run scored
Jack Sampedro: 2-4, 1 RBI, 2 run scored
PITCHING
Nicholas Giattino: 5 IP, 2 runs, 7 Ks
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Amherst started the scoring in the first half of the 1st inning when they pushed a run across while grounding into a double play. They tacked on another run 2 innings later to extend their lead to 2-0 after 2 and a half innings.
- The Lions got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the 3rd inning when Nicholas Favazzo singled to centerfield, driving in one run. Jake Hatch followed up by driving in another un on a ground out to second base. After 3 complete innings, the game was tied 2-2.
- Amherst responded with two more runs in the top half of the 4th inning, reclaiming a 4-2 lead over the Lions.
- Both offenses remained quiet through the middle innings until Amherst added 2 more runs in the top of the 7th inning.
- The Jumbo then busted the game open in the top of the 8th inning, scoring 6 runs on 5 hits, giving them a 12-2 lead. They added another insurance run in the top of the 9th to help secure a 13-4 victory over the Lions.
UP NEXT
The Lions continue their spring break when they take on SUNY Poly on March 14 at the RussMatt tournament. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30pm
