SYRACUSE, N.Y. --Delaware State got contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Hornets put five runs on the board and knock off the Le Moyne Dolphins 5-4 Sunday.
Nathan Vidmar (2-5) got the win for Delaware State (4-25, 3-15). The right-hander went 7.1 innings, giving up four runs, all of them earned, on eight hits, allowing two walks and striking out four. Brandon Boyd started the ballgame and went 1.2 shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking two and striking out three.
In the batter's box, the Hornets were led by Justin Batts, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a home run and an RBI. Jabril Bullock furnished a noteworthy effort as well, going 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI. Brady Daniels also helped out for Delaware State, putting together two hits in five trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the top of the first inning. Delaware State got an RBI single from Daniels, scoring Bullock from second base.
The Dolphins failed to push any runs across before the Hornets offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Delaware State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Bullock, which brought the Hornets lead to 2-0.
Le Moyne came back to even the ballgame at two before Delaware State reclaimed a 3-2 advantage in the third inning.
Delaware State lost the lead they built in the third, but got back on the scoreboard in the fifth trailing 4-3. S. Paz and Daniels each scored a run for the Hornets in the inning, bringing the score to 5-4 in favor of Delaware State. The score remained 5-4 for the rest of the game, as the Hornets held on for the win.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
» The Hornets out-hit the Dolphins at a 10-8 clip.
» Delaware State went 4-for-13 (.308) with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 40 Le Moyne hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Hornets drew five walks from Le Moyne pitching.
Up Next...
The Hornets will return Thursday, April 17 in continued conference play for game one in a three game series vs. Coppin State. First Pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
