Chester, Pa (March 29, 2025) - Alvernia University (13-10, 6-3) swept the day with a victory in completion of the series' first game that was delayed due to darkness, they then followed up with wins in games two and three over Widener University (13-12, 5-3) completing the sweep in a MAC Commonwealth series matchup at Widener.

Alvernia began as the home team in Chester, resuming game one in the top of the 13th inning. After a scoreless frame in the 14th inning, the Pride were able to scratch a run across. Alvernia entered the bottom half down 4-3, and were able to use timely hitting to tie the game and get the winning run to score on a dropped third strike. In game two the Golden Wolves needed one inning to get the job done, as a four run second inning and a complete game shutout by Nick Ferraioli propelled them to a 4-0 victory. The Golden Wolves came out and controlled game three from the beginning after a three run first gave them a lead they'd never see go away. Completing the three game sweep winning 5-3 after a strong pitching performance from Tyler Weil-Kaspar and Ronald Kopcho.

Conclusion of Game 1:  
How it Happened

• Both teams were unable to  manufacture a run in the 13th inning. In the top of the 14th widener took the lead 4-3, with a two out RBI Single to center field.
• The Golden Wolves answered in the home frame, starting with a single up the middle by Timmy Hitchcock.
• A Joe Glass walk and RJ Emrich sacrifice bunt put both runners in scoring position before Harold Ivery III delivered an RBI groundout to the right side knotting the game at four. 
• Down to their last strike, a pitch got away from the Widener catcher and the Golden Wolves were able to push the winning run across and grab game one of the series, 5-4. 

Game 2: Alvernia: 4, Widener 0
Hits: Alvernia: 6, Widener: 4
Errors: Alvernia: 0, Widener: 0
WP: Ferrioli (3-2) LP: Curran (2-2)

How it Happened 

• After a scoreless first the Golden Wolves put together a four run second inning. Joe Glass stepped up and delivered an RBI single to left center field scoring Evan Thomas. 
• After a walk loaded the bases Gerald DeBalko dropped a two strike hit down the right field line that scored Timmy Hitchcock.
• Alvernia kept it going after Quincy Esannason delivered a clutch two out, two strike hit to center field, scoring Glass and Ryan Kopf to make it a 4-0 Alvernia lead. 
• The second inning proved to be enough for the Golden Wolves as both pitching staffs would cruise the rest of the way. Nick Ferraioli stepped up and delivered a seven inning complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and striking out five.

Alvernia Offensive Leaders: 

• Quincy Esannason: 1-4, 2 RBI
• Joe Glass: 1-2, RBI, RS, SB
• Timmy Hitchcock: 1-1, BB, RS
• Gerald DeBalko: 1-2, RBI, 

Alvernia Pitching: 

• Nick Ferraioli: (W, 3-2) - 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 5 K

Game 3: Alvernia: 5, Widener 3
Hits: Alvernia: 7, Widener: 4
Errors: Alvernia: 1, Widener: 0
WP: Kopcho (3-1) LP: O'Neill (0-2)

How it Happened 

• The Golden Wolves came out swinging in game three and put up a three spot in the top of the first inning. Logan Nelson sparked the two out rally with a leadoff single to center field and then Evan Thomas followed him up with a single of his own to center field putting two guys on with two outs.
• Jack Zabarsky then stepped up and drove a two strike pitch in the left center gap that split the outfielders and gave the Golden Wolves an early 2-0 lead.
• The bats stayed hot with 2 outs, Timmy Hitchock came through with an RBI ground rule double to right center field to leave Alvernia with a 3-0 lead after the opening frame.
• The Pride would not answer until the home half of the third after an RBI triple to right center made it a 3-1 game.
• In the bottom of the fifth Widener was able to get the score within one after an Alvernia error with two outs allowed a run to score. The Pride still threatened in the fifth with the go-ahead run in scoring position, Mike Pulcini made a spectacular over the shoulder catch in shallow center field to maintain the lead for the Golden Wolves.
• Alvernia would respond right away in the sixth inning, Pulcini followed up his catch by delivering a two RBI single to center field to push the lead to 5-2 Golden Wolves. 
• In the home half of the sixth Widener answered with an RBI double to right center field making it a 5-3 ballgame. 
• Ronald Kopcho would finish out his work in relief and retire the Pride in the bottom of the seventh to secure the 5-3 victory and the series sweep. 

Alvernia Offensive Leaders: 

• Jack Zabarsky: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, RS
• Mike Pulcini: 2-2, 2 RBI, SB
• Timmy Hitchcock: 1-4, 2B, RBI, RS
• Evan Thomas: 1-4, RS

Alvernia Pitching: 

• Tyler Weil-Kaspar: 2.1 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, K, 3BB
• Ronald Kopcho: (W, 3-1)-  4.2 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 4 K, 2 BB

Up Next 

• The Golden Wolves are back in action on Arcadia