Myrtle Beach, S.C. – The 20
th ranked Molloy baseball team extended its winning streak to six games defeating the Wildcats of Wilmington University, 6-0, Saturday afternoon at the Ripkin Experience. The Lions improve to 6-0, while the Wildcats drop to 2-1.
How it Happened
- After two innings of scoreless baseball, sophomore JJ DeVito singled to score graduate student Robby Keane to put the Lions ahead, 1-0.
- The game remained 1-0 until the bottom of the seventh. Junior Garrett Scavelli reached on a fielder's choice and scored DeVito to extend the lead, 2-0.
- The Lions hung a four-spot in the eighth inning. Freshman Sean Serrano drove home two runs with a single, DeVito knocked in Serrano with a single, and Keane scored off an error.
- Molloy would go on to win, 6-0.
- Graduate student Brian Morrisey pitched seven scoreless innings allowing two hits and striking out five to move to 2-0 on the campaign.
- Senior Richard Gennaro tossed the final two frames and struck out four to collect his first save of the season.
Up Next
The Lions will wrap up its Myrtle Beach trip Sunday, February 26 against New Haven. First pitch against the Chargers is set for 9:00 a.m.
