HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – The Knights (2-12, 1-3) hit the road to take on the Hofstra Pride (5-9, 0-0) in a midweek matchup that resulted in a 3-1 loss.
The Knights kept the game even with Hofstra knotted at 0-0 going into the fourth inning.
The Pride found opportunity to score with an infield dribbler to third base resulting in an out at second and the first run of the game. In the seventh inning, Hofstra found an opening in left field that plated one and an immediate sacrifice fly to right field to tack on their second run of the inning.
With a leadoff walk in the eighth inning, the Knights were able to capitalize on smart base running getting him into scoring position. D'Amato stole second and immediately after, stole third.
Justin Sierra found himself on base with a walk of his own and advanced himself to second base.
Brian Sanders was able to drive in D'Amato from third with a slow roller down the third base line to get the RBI. Despite having Sierra on third, the Knights couldn't bring him home leaving him stranded to end the inning.
With two unanswered runs, the Knights fell to the Pride 3-1.
Starting on the mound for FDU was
Patrick Gardner who pitched two innings striking out three. We saw
Jason Diaz,
Chris Mattioli,
Brian Yadlon and
Jeremy Cheeseman come into the game in relief for a total of six innings and a combined three strikeouts.
The Knights totaled five hits on the day thanks to three by
Zack Will and
Luke Russo and
Tommy Verga tacking on one each.
UP NEXT
The Knights will head home to take on Iona on Wednesday, March 13 at Naimoli Family Baseball Complex in Teaneck, N.J. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. and will be streamed on NEC Front Row.
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