Saint Joseph's baseball team captured the Liberty Bell Classic title for the first time in a decade, defeating Penn 8-2 at Citizens Bank Park. The Hawks took the lead in the third inning after a crucial two-out rally, with Richard Beggy contributing significantly to the scoreline. Penn momentarily narrowed the gap with a home run, but Saint Joseph's increased their advantage with consistent offensive efforts throughout the game, highlighted by strong performances from Kelsey and Beggy.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Joseph's scored 8 runs on 10 hits in the game.
  • Andrew Gaines recorded 6 strikeouts in 4.1 innings of shutout relief.
  • Kelsey reached base 5 times, scoring 3 runs; Beggy had 3 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's has now won the Liberty Bell Classic four times in history.
  • They currently hold a perfect 4-0 record at Citizens Bank Park.
What's Next

The Hawks are set to host Delaware in their next game, looking to build on this championship momentum.

Bottom Line

This victory underscores Saint Joseph's growing prowess in baseball, signaling a strong season ahead as they aim for continued success following this monumental win.