Here's a look around at Saturday's college baseball action involving local programs:
Erskine 9, Jefferson 1 (GM 1)
Jem Sisco whiffed 11 over five innings and surrendered just one unearned run, but the bullpen faltered in the sixth and Erskine pulled away. The Rams staff combined to issue 12 walks in the contest. Alex Gonzalez drove in Jefferson's lone run with a sac-fly in the seventh.
Erskine 11, Jefferson 4 (GM 2)
Zack Austin was tagged for five runs in the opening frame as Erskine closed out the nightcap with a win to secure a four-game sweep of the series. Alex Gonzalez drove in a pair of runs for the Rams in the loss. Lucas DeStefano finished 2-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, and a run scored.
Cabrini 9, Messiah 5 (GM 1)
A five-run sixth inning highlighted by a pair of two-run singles by Dustin Sutton and Christian Strickland lifted the Cavs to a victory in their season opener. Sutton and Steven Priest each finished with two hits in the win. Jonathan Baker collected the win while surrendering just one run and three hits over innings.
Messiah 14, Cabrini 6 (GM 2)
Messiah jumped on Cavs starter Mike Valerio for seven runs in the opening frame and coasted to a win in the nightcap. Gil Peralta homered for Cabrini in the third and finished 3-for-3 with a pair of RBI's. He also stole three bases.
Shenandoah 8, Widener 5 (GM 1)
The Pride jumped ahead with a 3-0 lead, but the Hornets countered and scored a combined seven runs over the third and fourth frames to pull away. Aaron Nuble led the Widener offense, finishing 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI's. Justin Costanzo hit a solo blast in the sixth. Zach Coluccio took the loss, surrendering four runs over three innings.
Shenandoah 8, Widener 6 (GM 2)
The Pride bounced back from a 7-0 deficit to make things interesting late. Justin Costanzo finished 3-for-3 with a solo homer while Aaron Nuble chipped in with two hits. Brandon Robinson hit a three-run blast in the seventh.
