Quinnipiac Defeats NJIT 5-3 in Series Finale with Late Rally Cut Short
Late NJIT Rally Falls Just Short as Quinnipiac Takes Series Finale 5-3 as the Bobcats hold on for a 5-3 victory in non-conference action, despite NJIT bringing the potential go-ahead run to the plate in the ninth inning.
By the Numbers- Cole Campbell hit his second home run of the season in the ninth inning.
- Ray Ortiz had two hits and a walk, while Michael Doyle reached base three times with walks.
- Quinnipiac scored in the first, fourth, fifth, and seventh innings to secure the lead.
Despite a late rally, NJIT couldn't overcome Quinnipiac's lead, falling short in the ninth inning.
State of Play- Quinnipiac clinched the victory and series win after splitting the first two games with NJIT.
- NJIT's bullpen showed strength, with impressive outings from Joe Georgini, Liam Reiner, and Aaron Park.
- NJIT will face Saint Peter's in midweek action before a three-game series against UMBC next weekend.
NJIT will host Saint Peter's midweek before facing UMBC in a three-game series next weekend, aiming to bounce back from the series finale loss.
Bottom LineDespite a late rally effort, NJIT fell short in the series finale against Quinnipiac, highlighting the team's resilience but also the challenge of overcoming early deficits in games.
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