Jake Martell
Jake Martell
8
Winner Neumann NEUMANN 10-15, 1-6 AEC
7
Gwynedd Mercy GWYNEDD 13-13, 3-7 AEC
Winner
Neumann NEUMANN
10-15, 1-6 AEC
8
Final
7
Gwynedd Mercy GWYNEDD
13-13, 3-7 AEC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E
Neumann NEUMANN 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 8 17 1
Gwynedd Mercy GWYNEDD 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0 0 7 14 5

W: C. Balshuwei (2-0) L: Bramsway, Mitchell (3-2)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Knights Escape Griffins' Grasp in Extra Inning

Aston, Pa. - (4/14/2023) - After trailing Neumann University(10-15, 1-6) by a five-run deficit, Gwynedd Mercy University (13-13, 3-7) got on the scoreboard with a run in the bottom of the fifth inning (5-1), trimmed with a run in the seventh (5-2), and seized a two-run lead with a five-run eighth (7-5). Unfortunately, the Griffins could not secure the game in regulation, nor extra innings as the Knights tied the contest with two runs in the top of the ninth (7-7) and another in the tenth; 8-7. Senior second baseman Jake Martell (Levittown, Pa.) was a spark plug for the Griffins; the lead-off man was 4-for-6 with two runs and four stolen bases. Freshman Ryan Kasper (Levittown, Pa.) was brilliant out of the bullpen, calming Neumann University in the middle innings of the affair with three scoreless innings; 3.0 IP, 3H, 2BB, 2K.

Griffin Highlights
  • Gwynedd Mercy University made use of Martell's leadoff single to second base in the fifth inning. He stole second and advanced to third on a fly by freshman right fielder Sam Junker (Ambler, Pa.) before hustling home on botched relay by the Neumann University shortstop.
  • The Griffins added their second run in the seventh inning with Martell leading off with a single to left field. He was one the move once again, stealing second and third before a Junker sacrifice fly.
  • Gwynedd Mercy University found their offense in the eighth inning, where a leadoff walk to senior third baseman Noah Andress (Levittown, Pa.) and a single to right from senior shortstop Rob Bailey (Abington, Pa.) was the start of a five-run inning that included a two-run single from senior catcher Nick Price (Levittown, Pa.), a two-run triple from Junker, and a run-batted-in (RBI) single from graduate pitcher/designated hitter Billy Collins (Hatfield, Pa.).
  • Martell was one of five Griffins to record multiple hits in the affair; Junker was 2-for-5 with a run and three RBI, Collins was 2-for-5 with a run, sophomore left fielder Cooper Root (Runnemede, N.J.) was 2-for-5, and Bailey was 2-for-5 with a run.
Gwynedd Mercy University will return to Neumann University on Sunday, April 16, to complete their AEC series with a 12:00 p.m. doubleheader.
 
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