Baseball Downed by Owls
WESTFIELD, MA: The Fitchburg State baseball team was defeated by the Owls of Westfield State in MASCAC action, 19-2.
THE BASICS:
- Date: 4/25/25
- Score: Westfield 19, Fitchburg 2
- Records: Westfield (23-9, 10-6 MASCAC), Fitchburg (12-15, 6-9 MASCAC)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Westfield opened the game in the bottom of the first inning by plating 11 runs and another seven before the Falcons responded. The 18-0 run by Westfield was highlighted by Dan Burnett, who hit a grand slam in the first inning. Nick Marshall brought in another run on a triple to right center in the fourth inning. Justin Neidel would bring in the 17th run of the game on a double to left center.
- The Falcons would get on the board in the eighth inning on a sacrifice fly by Joseph DiCrosta (Wallingford, CT). Followed by a Brady Campbell (Sandwich, MA) single to center that would bring in the final run for Fitchburg, making it an 18-2 game. The game's final run for Westfield would come across on a wild pitch, getting the final of 19-2.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Joseph Hartnett (N. Attleboro, MA) suffered the loss (1-6), after not being able to get out of the first inning and allowing 6 hits, 9 earned runs, 3 walks, and 1 strikeout.
- Colton Vasseur got the win (2-3) after going 6 innings, allowing just 2 hits, and striking out 4.
- Burnett and Devin Slattery were both 3-for-4 with 5 RBIs.
- Hits: Westfield 22, Fitchburg 7
UP NEXT:
- Fitchburg State will return Sunday at 1:00 PM to continue the three-game series against Westfield.
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