St. Davids, Pa. (Apr. 5, 2022)- Alvernia University's (10-16-1, 3-2) four runs in the sixth inning were not enough as Eastern University (9-17, 2-3) took a 6-4 win Tuesday night in a MAC Commonwealth baseball matchup at Eastern.
 
Zach Rogacki led off the contest with a bunt for a base hit. But, the Golden Wolves were unable to bring Rogacki home, stranding him on second after the next three batters were retired.
 
The Eagles then opened the scoring in their half of the first with an RBI double to left.
 
Both defenses showed out in the second inning, with both pitchers only facing three batters.
 
While Alvernia was held to just two hits through five innings, the Eagles were able to build up their lead to 5-0 with runs crossing the plate in the third, fourth, and fifth innings.
 
Despite the deficit, Alvernia responded in the top of the sixth. Joe Ginder opened the inning with a single to third base. The Golden Wolves got another runner on base on the next at bat with Nick Nutile getting hit by a pitch. With two on, Mike Ramundo singled up the middle to drive in Ginder for Alvernia's first run of the game. Jason Kelly then recorded a single up the middle to drive in Nutile to make it a 5-2 game. Alvernia then got within one, 5-4, with two runs scoring on an error during Billy Dougar's at-bat.
 
The Eagles then capitalized on two Alvernia misplays – an error and a wild pitch – to push their lead back to two, 6-4, in the bottom of the sixth.
 
The Golden Wolves had a chance to even the contest up in the top of eighth, with the game-tying run in scoring position with two outs. But, Eastern forced a come-back grounder back to the pitcher for the third out to end the threat.
 
Alvernia again stranded two in the top of the ninth as Eastern was able to take the 6-4 win.
 
Both Rogacki and Kelly finished with two hits, and Kelly also recorded a run and an RBI.
 
Matt Colucci got the start on the mound for Alvernia, striking out five in six innings of work.
 
Alvernia returns to action Friday afternoon at Alvernia as the Golden Wolves look to split the series with the Eagles.