GAME 1 | Delaware State 13, Lincoln (PA) 7

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pennsylvania --A. Santana and Z. Harding each racked up three hits to help lead the Delaware State Hornets over the Lincoln (PA) Lions 13-7 on Wednesday.

K. Rodriguez (4-2) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Delaware State (14-11). The right-hander went 1.2 shutout innings while giving up one hit, allowing no walks and striking out one.

In addition to her three hits, Harding had a double, a triple, a walk and three RBI to lead the Hornets. Santana added a double to her three-hit performance as well. M. Del also chipped in for Delaware State, putting together two hits in five trips to the plate while adding a double and three RBI.

 

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets scored in six different innings on the way to victory. Delaware State broke a 2-2 tie and took the lead for good at 3-2 in the second inning The big hit for the Hornets in the inning was a two-run double off the bat of Harding.

 

GAME NOTES

» Delaware State got three-hit games from both Harding and Santana.
» K. Reynolds struck out five Lions hitters.
» The Hornets power output was led by Harding, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed four runs across.
» Delaware State took a 2-2 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Six Hornets had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Hornets had a total of 17 hits.
» Delaware State went 9-for-19 (.474) with runners in scoring position.
» The Hornets got three hits in five at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 38 Lincoln (PA) hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and two fly balls while striking out six.
» The Hornets drew five walks from Lincoln (PA) pitching.
» Harding led the Hornets at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and three RBI.

GAME 2 | Delaware State 5, Lincoln (PA) 4

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pennsylvania- The Delaware State Hornets rallied from down 4-3 in the sixth inning to win in exciting fashion, tallying two runs in the seventh to secure a 5-4 victory over the Lincoln (PA) Lions Wednesday.

A. Fonollosa (2-1) got the win out of the bullpen for Delaware State (15-11). The right-hander went three shutout innings, giving up three hits. K. White also pitched well, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out three.

At the plate, the Hornets were led by K. Cain, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a triple, a walk and two RBI. Z. Harding put together a standout performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and an RBI. L. Dominguez also helped out for Delaware State, putting together one hit in one trip to the plate while adding a double and an RBI.

 

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets were trailing 3-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. D. Mitchell came across to score the lone run of the inning for Delaware State and get them on the board.

The Lions expanded their lead to 4-1 before the Hornets offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the fourth. Delaware State got run-scoring doubles from Dominguez and Harding to pick up a couple of runs, which brought the score to 4-3 in favor of the Lions.

Delaware State held the Lions off the board before rallying to grab a 5-4 lead in the seventh. The Hornets picked up a couple on a two-run triple off the bat of Cain. The score remained 5-4 for the rest of the game, as Delaware State held on for the win.

 

GAME NOTES

» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» Mitchell stole three bases and Harding swiped two in Wednesday's game.
» The Hornets swiped five bases as a team.
» Delaware State went 3-for-9 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 31 Lincoln (PA) hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and six fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Hornets drew seven walks from Lincoln (PA) pitching.
» Cain led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.


Up Next...
The Hornets take the field again on Saturday, March 29th, at home when they host Norfolk State University for a doubleheader at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m