Iona Baseball Loses 6-5 to Mount St. Mary’s Despite Ninth Inning Rally
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.
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.
The upcoming noon game will be crucial for both teams as they wrap up their weekend series and look to secure a victory.
Bottom LineDespite 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.
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