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Damian Rodriguez
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9
Winner Iona IONA 7-13
3
Niagara NIAGARA 8-12
Winner
Iona IONA
7-13
9
Final
3
Niagara NIAGARA
8-12
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Iona IONA 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 9 11 0
Niagara NIAGARA 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 2

W: Davis, Sean (2-1) L: Eddie Dolansky (1-1)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Isaiah Rosario / Athletic Communications Assistant

Iona Baseball's Trifecta of Three-Run Homers Tops Niagara, 9-3

LEWISTON, NY —The Iona University baseball team defeated the Purple Eagles 9-3. After falling down 3-0 in the third inning, the Gaels would use a trio of three-runs home runs to propel them to a game two win. 

GAME SUMMARY

The Purple Eagles struck first in the bottom of the first. Niagara opened the game with a single through the left side, and two batters later they homered to left center to take an early 2-0 lead.

The Gaels threatened in the top of the third as redshirt freshman Cole Silvia led off the inning with a single. Senior Braize Mitchell followed with a single to put two runners on. The next two batters were retired, and a pick off ended the inning and got the Purple Eagles out of the jam.

Niagara added another run after a walk and a stolen base put a runner on second with one out. A single in the next at bat drove in the runner to extend the lead to 3-0. With Niagara's pitching holding strong early, Iona responded in the fifth.

Mitchell led off with a ground rule double, followed by a single from freshman Aiden Ciprian. Senior Damian Rodriguez stepped up and homered to left field to tie the game at three. Junior Brendan Callanan settled in after the first three innings and finished with five innings pitched, allowing three runs while striking out two.

The game turned in the top of the seventh when the Maroon and Gold took control. Redshirt junior Jordan Overton and Silvia each hit three run home runs, fueling a six run inning and shifting all momentum to the Gaels. Senior Sean Davis shut the door from there, and the seventh inning proved to be the difference as Iona defeated the Purple Eagles 9-3.

TEAM STATS

  • The Maroon and Gold out-hit the Purple Eagles by two. 
  • The Gael's pitching staff allowed only one walk on the afternoon. 

NOTABLE NUGGETS

  • The Gaels three home runs is the most in a game this season. 
  • Mitchell hit 3-4 with a double. 
  • Callanan pitched four innings of relief, allowing only four hits. 
  • Silva hit his first collegiate home run and Rodriguez hit his first homer of the season. 

UP NEXT

The Gaels return to action tomorrow for game three of the three game set. First pitch scheduled for noon.
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