The Iona University baseball team's comeback bid fell short on Saturday as they lost 6-5 to Mount St. Mary's, despite scoring three runs in the ninth inning. Senior James Kemp led the Gaels with a 3-for-4 performance and two RBIs, while freshman Carter Groen also contributed three hits.

By the Numbers
  • Iona recorded 13 hits during the game.
  • James Kemp had his first three-hit game of the season.
Yes, But

The Mountaineers dominated early on, scoring five runs in the second inning and maintaining their lead throughout the game.

State of Play
  • Iona and Mount St. Mary's will conclude their weekend series with a noon game at City Park tomorrow.
What's Next

The upcoming noon game will be crucial for both teams as they wrap up their weekend series and look to secure a victory.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort in the ninth inning, Iona's baseball team fell short in their comeback bid against Mount St. Mary's, setting the stage for a decisive game in the upcoming series finale.