Arcadia University Baseball Team Falls to Susquehanna University in NCAA Division III Ambler Regional

Strategic Insights -

The No. 21 Arcadia University baseball team faced off against Susquehanna University in the 2023 NCAA Division III Ambler Regional at Skip Wilson Field. Despite a strong opening inning, the Knights struggled to keep pace with the River Hawks, ultimately falling 14-9 in extra innings. The game saw several key moments, including a safety squeeze in the bottom of the second that cut the deficit to 5-2. The score was tied at five in the fourth, but Susquehanna took the lead again in the fifth and sixth innings. Arcadia tied the score in the seventh, only to have Susquehanna respond with two runs in the top of the ninth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The No. 21 Arcadia University baseball team suffered a 14-9 loss to Susquehanna University in the 2023 NCAA Division III Ambler Regional.
  • Emilio Pallante got the Knights on the board in the first inning with a double that scored Alex Madera.
  • Susquehanna scored five runs in the second inning, but Arcadia narrowed the gap with a two-run double from Kevin Wheeler and a run-scoring triple from Madera in the fourth inning.
  • The game went back and forth, with Arcadia tying the score in the seventh inning before Susquehanna took the lead again in the 10th inning.
  • Key leaders for the Knights included Justin Sot, who had four hits and scored three runs, and Matthew Madera, who had three hits and three RBIs.
  • Arcadia will return to action tomorrow in a losers bracket elimination game against SUNY Brockport at 8:30 a.m.

Statistics:

  • Hits: Justin Sot (4), Matthew Madera (3), Emilio Pallante (2)
  • Runs: Justin Sot (3), Kevin Wheeler (2)
  • RBIs: Kevin Wheeler (3), Matthew Madera (3)
  • Walks: Matthew Madera (2)

Sources:

  • Arcadia University Athletics news release