THE BASICS 

Score: Springfield 13, Emerson 3 (Final 8 innings)

Records: Emerson Lions (15-16, 3-7 NEWMAC); Springfield Pride (10-15-1, 4-6 NEWMAC) 

Pitching Decision: WP – Jarrad Coyne (1-0) LP – Ty Bourne (o-2)

Location: Springfield, Mass (Archie Allen Field)

Date: April 18, 2023

The Lead: Milo DeBartlo had three hits and an RBI while Jake Hatch drove in two runs but two 6-run innings late in the game gave Springfield the advantage on Tuesday afternoon at Archie Allen Field.   

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

EMERSON

Milo DeBartlo: 3-4, 1 RBI, 1 run scored

Jake Hatch: 3-4, 2 RBI

SPRINGFIELD

Michael Barrett: 2-4, 3 RBI (3-run homerun)

Cadin Maynard: 2-4, 2 RBI

Ryan Sorgi: 2 RBI

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• This NEWMAC showdown saw a pitcher's duel unfold through the first four innings. The Lions Ty Bourne and the Pride's Ryan Baker kept both offenses quiet. Neither team had a baserunner get past second base through the first four innings.
• Emerson was able to end the scoreless tie in the top of the fifth inning when a Milo DeBartlo single, followed by a walk by Thai Morgan set the table for a 2-RBI double for Jake Hatch. Bourne was able to continue his dominance in the bottom of the fifth inning and shut the Pride bats down again; keeping the Lions ahead 2-0 after five complete innings.
• The Lions extended their lead in the top of the sixth inning when DeBartlo drove in Matt Nachamie with an RBI single to right field. Springfield was able to scrape a run across in the bottom of the sixth, but left the based loaded and the Lions escaped the inning with a 3-1 lead.
• The momentum turned in the bottom of the seventh inning when the Pride offense exploded for 6 runs on 7 hits, including a 3-run blast by Michael Barrett. The Pride now took a 7-3 lead after 7 innings.
• Springfield scored another 6 runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to extend their lead to 13-3 which ultimately ended the game in 8 innings due to the mercy rule.

UP NEXT

The Lions return home as they play host to NEWMAC opponent Wheaton (Mass) on Friday, April 21 at ST. John's Prep. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30pm.