The Sacred Heart University baseball team rallied past Norfolk State in the series opener, securing a 9-5 victory at Veterans Memorial Park after allowing the first four runs of the game. Right-hander Jake Babuschak delivered an impressive performance with a career-best 10 strikeouts, leading the team to success.

By the Numbers
  • Sacred Heart University scored 9 runs on 10 hits in the game.
  • Jake Babuschak recorded 10 strikeouts during his five innings on the mound.
State of Play
  • Sacred Heart University (21-19, 16-6 NEC) is part of a three-way tie at the top of the NEC standings with LIU and Wagner.
  • Norfolk State (11-30, 6-16 NEC) fell to Sacred Heart but continues the series with games on the schedule.
What's Next

The weekend series between Sacred Heart University and Norfolk State continues on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Vet.

Bottom Line

The Sacred Heart University baseball team overcame an early deficit to secure a crucial win, positioning them at the top of the NEC standings alongside LIU and Wagner. Jake Babuschak's remarkable performance on the mound was instrumental in the team's success, setting the tone for an exciting series ahead.