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| Photo Credit: Vinny Messana |
The Adelphi Panthers halted their three-game skid with a 10-inning victory over a strong Southern Connecticut team on Tuesday by the score of 5-4.
Alex Zykoff, who came in as a pinch-runner drove in Nick Zito with an infield single to shortstop–which proved to be the game-winning run for the Panthers.
After seven innings, the Panthers actually led 4-0 in this game. Starter John Thompson was terrific–throwing six shutout innings, striking out six while walking four and allowing five hits.
The offense gave him some runs to work with. After the first run came in on an error, Nick Zito smacked a two-run double in the third to score Rob Vani and Kory Cassara.
The Owls did all their damage in the eighth inning. Nick Batas allowed singles to the first two batters and he was replaced by closer Mike Cranston. He allowed three consecutive hits–including an RBI double–to tie the game. He settled down and eluded further damage.
The Panthers took the lead in the top of the 10th and Cranston went back out for his third inning of work and slammed the door on the victory for his third win of the season.
They will be back in action today, as they host Kutztown at 3:30 pm.
