Strong pitching and a late run propelled Hofstra to a 3-2 victory over Seton Hall, with Matt Pelcher's RBI groundout in the eighth inning breaking the tie.

By the Numbers
  • Hofstra's pitching limited Seton Hall to five hits and one walk while striking out seven batters.
  • The Pride improved to 8-15 on the season, breaking a two-game losing streak, while Seton Hall slipped to 14-11, ending a two-game winning streak.
  • Starter Carlos Martinez and reliever Penn Sealey combined for six scoreless innings for Hofstra.
  • Hofstra is now 8-19 all-time against Seton Hall, and the team holds a 4-4 home record for the 2024 season.
State of Play
  • Matt Pelcher's RBI groundout in the eighth inning secured the winning run for Hofstra.
  • Hofstra's pitching duo of Martinez and Sealey kept Seton Hall off the board for the first six innings.
  • Hofstra's Mike McKenna secured the victory, allowing just one hit in his two innings of relief.
  • Seton Hall's Nate Espelin took the loss, giving up a run on no hits in 1 ⅓ innings.
Bottom Line

Hofstra's strong pitching performance and a decisive late run led to a crucial win over Seton Hall, showcasing resilience and effective strategy on the field.