Lafayette College Baseball Team Splits Doubleheader with Bucknell Bison

Strategic Insights -

The Lafayette College baseball team traveled to Bucknell, Pennsylvania, to take on their arch-rivals, the Bison, in a doubleheader on Saturday. Although the Leopards were unable to secure a series sweep, they won the second game of the day in convincing fashion, 7-2. The team's star player, junior Pete Ciuffreda, led the charge in both games, going 5-for-7 with two home runs and four RBIs. The team's pitching staff also showed its mettle, with sophomore Luke Benneche and junior Jake Bloss each throwing six innings and striking out five and seven batters, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pete Ciuffreda had a standout game, going 5-for-7 with two home runs and four RBIs, leading the team in both games.
  • The Lafayette College baseball team won the second game of the doubleheader, 7-2, thanks in part to a strong pitching performance from Jake Bloss, who threw 6.0 innings with 7 strikeouts.
  • Junior Jacob Ciccone earned his third save of the season with 3.0 innings of relief, striking out 4 batters.
  • The Lafayetter College baseball team has a single game remaining in the series against Bucknell, which is set to take place on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Statistics:

  • Pete Ciuffreda was 5-for-7 with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs in the doubleheader.
  • Jake Bloss threw 6.0 innings with 7 strikeouts in the second game of the doubleheader.
  • Jacob Ciccone earned his third save of the season, striking out 4 batters in 3.0 innings of relief.
  • The Bucknell Bison had a combined 9-5 win-loss record in the Patriot League.
  • The Lafayette College baseball team has a 11-22 overall record on the season.

Sources:

  • "Lafayette College baseball team splits doubleheader with Bucknell Bison." (No date provided.)