Pace University Baseball fought hard but fell to Adelphi University, losing 9-8 in a thrilling contest. The Setters made a significant comeback after being down by four runs, thanks to a grand slam by Brayden Sweppenhiser in the fifth inning. However, despite reclaiming the lead in the eighth, they couldn't hold off Adelphi's response in the bottom half of the inning, leading to their 14th loss of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Brayden Sweppenhiser hit his second grand slam of the season, contributing five RBIs in the game.
  • Pace recorded a total of 14 hits, with Nick Carlucci notching three of those.
Yes, But

Despite the exciting comeback, the game highlighted Pace's ongoing struggles with consistency, as they failed to secure leads and complete their late-game rallies against a resilient Adelphi team.

State of Play
  • The Setters' current record stands at 14-19 overall and 9-13 in NE10 play.
  • After trading runs in a competitive match, both teams continued to showcase strong offensive play, culminating in a dramatic finish.
What's Next

Pace is scheduled to return home on Saturday to face Southern Connecticut State University, aiming to bounce back and improve their position in the conference standings.

Bottom Line

The Setters must build on their offensive momentum while addressing their late-game execution to turn close losses into wins as the season progresses.