Late Lead Gets Away as Baseball Falls at DSU, 8-5. Sacred Heart University took a 5-2 lead in the seventh but surrendered six runs in the ninth, including a walk-off grand slam by Chris Amparo, leading to an 8-5 loss to Delaware State. SHU has now lost four straight games and slipped out of first place in the NEC standings.

By the Numbers
  • Sacred Heart University record: 18-18 overall, 14-6 in NEC
  • Delaware State record: 14-17 overall, 13-7 in NEC
State of Play
  • SHU has lost four consecutive games and dropped out of first place in the NEC standings, now one game behind LIU.
  • Delaware State has won seven games in a row and sits at 13-7 in conference play.
  • The series finale will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. as SHU looks to salvage a win.
What's Next

Sacred Heart University will aim to bounce back in the series finale against Delaware State after suffering a tough loss, striving to regain momentum and avoid extending their losing streak.

Bottom Line

The late collapse leading to a walk-off grand slam has pushed Sacred Heart University out of first place, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus and composure in critical moments to secure crucial victories.