Saint Joseph's baseball team pulled off a dramatic comeback, scoring eight runs in the ninth inning to defeat Rhode Island 14-12. The Hawks, trailing by six runs, rallied with a three-run homer from Richard Beggy that capped the inning. Early on, both teams exchanged leads, but it was the Hawks' late-game surge that secured their victory in the regular-season finale.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Joseph's scored eight runs in the ninth inning.
  • Richard Beggy hit a three-run home run to contribute to the comeback.
  • Saint Joseph's finished the season with a record of 35-18, tying the program record for wins.
State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's is entering the Atlantic 10 Championship as the top seed.
  • The game saw both teams use a total of 16 pitchers.
What's Next

The Hawks will compete in the Atlantic 10 Championship beginning Thursday, May 21, at 11:00 a.m. in Tysons, Virginia, looking to capitalize on their momentum from this victory.

Bottom Line

This stunning comeback not only showcases the resilience of the Hawks but also ties the program record for wins. They head into the postseason with confidence and a record-setting performance behind them.