The Iona University baseball team secured a 13-12 victory over Saint Peter's, surviving a late charge in the series opener with 15 hits, including two home runs by Josiah Ragsdale.

By the Numbers
  • Iona tied a season-high with 15 hits in the game.
  • Ragsdale hit two home runs and recorded three RBIs.
  • Graduate student Jim Pasquale fell a base hit short of hitting for the cycle and also drove in three runs.
State of Play
  • Iona baseball team earned their fourth straight win.
  • The Gaels had a strong offensive performance with 15 hits and multiple players with standout contributions.
  • The win was secured in a tense ninth inning, with Iona preventing Saint Peter's from tying the game.
What's Next

The teams will face off in the second game of the weekend series with a 1:00 p.m. first pitch at City Park tomorrow.

Bottom Line

Iona baseball's thrilling 13-12 victory over Saint Peter's, fueled by a strong offensive display and solid pitching in key moments, sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the series.