East Stroudsburg University's No. 10 baseball team split a doubleheader with West Chester, with Ryan Dewees pitching a complete-game shutout in the second game to secure an 8-0 victory and keep the Warriors on track for the Eastern Division regular-season title.

By the Numbers
  • Brent Francisco set the ESU career record for innings pitched with 271.2 innings.
  • Ryan Dewees tossed a three-hit shutout, his first career shutout, in game two.
  • ESU holds a two-game lead in the PSAC East over Millersville with six games remaining.
Yes, But

Despite the loss in the opener, Brent Francisco's record-setting performance showcased his pitching prowess.

State of Play
  • ESU is closer to clinching the Eastern Division regular-season title.
  • West Chester secured a spot in the upcoming PSAC postseason tournament.
What's Next

The teams will conclude their PSAC East series with a twin bill starting at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Serpico Stadium.

Bottom Line

Ryan Dewees' stellar pitching and Brent Francisco's record-breaking innings enhance ESU's strong performance and lead in the PSAC East, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the series with West Chester.