Saint Joseph's defeated Penn 8-3 in a midweek matchup at Tommy Lasorda Field at Meiklejohn Stadium with both teams now holding identical 14-18 records. Penn has lost three consecutive games and five of the last six after their final home non-conference game of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Connor Chavez extended his reached-base streak to 26 games but ended an 11-game hitting streak.
  • Wyatt Henseler went 2-for-5, reaching career hits 202 and 203, nearing a Penn record.
Yes, But

Penn struggled in multiple innings, allowing SJU to build a significant lead throughout the game.

State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's took an early lead and maintained control with consistent scoring.
  • Penn faced pitching challenges and struggled to capitalize on offensive opportunities.
  • Penn now prepares for a weekend series against Princeton with both teams tied for third place in the Ivy League.
What's Next

Penn will face Princeton in a weekend doubleheader, aiming to improve their standing in the Ivy League.

Bottom Line

Saint Joseph's dominant performance secured an 8-3 victory against Penn, marking a challenging phase for the Quakers who will look to bounce back in their upcoming games, starting with the series against Princeton.