SUMMARY

SALISBURY, MD. - Despite back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning by the Hawks, the George Washington Revolutionaries outpaced the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 10-4, at Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex.

THE SCORE

George Washington Revolutionaries - 10

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks - 4
 

HOW IT HAPPENED

On a warm, sunny day in Salisbury, Maryland, the Revolutionaries took advantage of walks and an error to take a two-run lead at the end of the first. After a scoreless second inning by Tyler Prather on the mound, the Maroon and Grey generated their first run of the game in the bottom of the second inning. Julian Jimenez led off the frame by slashing a double to center field and by reaching third base on an error by the George Washington pitcher. Michael Blackiston capitalized on the scoring opportunity by blooping an RBI single to right field to drive in Jimenez, diminishing George Washington University's lead to just one run.

The Revolutionaries responded with a four-run third inning, highlighted by a bases-clearing triple. The Revs went on to tack on one run in the fifth frame and two runs in the sixth frame to take a commanding lead. 

Regardless of the deficit, the Hawks displayed a good stretch of power hitting in the bottom of the seventh. On two consecutive pitches, Jonathan Rodriguez and Ansel Carson smoked baseballs over the left center field wall for back-to-back home runs. Following the two-run seventh frame, the Hawks kept up their momentum into the eighth inning. With runners on the corners, Christian Azcona drilled a line drive just past the outstretched glove of the George Washington second baseman for an RBI single that drove in Jimenez. Although the Hawks had some bright spots on offense, the Revolutionaries recorded the final few outs to close out a road victory, 10-4.

THE NUMBERS

The Hawks recorded four runs on eight hits and one error while the Revolutionaries recorded 10 runs on 13 hits and one error.

Diego Aponte finished 2-for-4 at the plate with a walk. Aponte has recorded multi-hit games in four of his last five games.

Jonathan Rodriguez finished 1-for-4 at the plate with a home run. Rodriguez's home run was the first of his collegiate career.

Ansel Carson finished 1-for-3 at the plate with a home run. Carson now leads the team in home runs with four on the season.

Brandon Gomez, Robert Guerrero, and Wilfredo Morales all recorded scoreless outings out of the bullpen.

The Hawks turned two double plays in this game defensively.

UP NEXT

With this loss, the Hawks fall to 4-32 (3-18) on the season. Maryland Eastern Shore resumes NEC play on Friday against Long Island. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Brookville, New York. 

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