The University of Pennsylvania baseball team is set to compete in the Liberty Bell Classic title game against Saint Joseph's at Citizens Bank Park on April 21. This will be their first appearance at the park since 2017, aiming for their first title after previously defeating Delaware State and Lafayette. The Quakers currently hold a 9-6 Ivy League record and rank third in the standings, while seeking redemption from their 2012 title game loss to the Hawks.

By the Numbers
  • Penn has a 9-6 record in the Ivy League and 15 total wins this season.
  • Saint Joseph’s boasts a 25-13 record and ranks first in the A-10 with a 16-2 mark.
State of Play
  • Penn's offense has been strong, with standout performances recently from players like Nick Spaventa and Thomas Shurtleff.
  • Shurtleff leads with a 3.14 ERA and five wins, while Spaventa features a .288 batting average with 29 RBIs.
  • Saint Joseph’s has five players batting over .275, led by Alex Kelsey with a .376 average.
What's Next

Following the title game, Penn will face Harvard in a critical three-game series over the weekend, making the outcome of the Liberty Bell Classic particularly significant for momentum.

Bottom Line

Penn aims to capitalize on their recent offensive strengths and solidify their pitching for a successful title game against a formidable Saint Joseph's team.