Penn State Behrend 21, Franciscan 7 - 9 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Patrick Wallace CF, Aidan Hickey 3B, Michael Maynard 2B, Brendan Burke DH, Andrew Normandin DH, Wade Stoehr 1B, Daniel Halsey LF, Dylan Robb C, Anthony Franzonello SS, & Jonathan Perez P

Penn State Behrend Lineup
Deitz DH, Bowen 2B, Stouffer 3B, Jones RF, Ciocco 1B, Weller C, Jamison CF, Hetrick LF, Johnston SS, & Zick P
 
How It Happened
Franciscan baseball played their second home game of the season, as Penn St. Behrend traveled to Steubenville for today's non-conference matchup. This was the first game for the Lions in twelve days, as they were trying to snap a five game losing streak. They were able to do so in a big way, by winning 21-7 on the blustery day. 

Franciscan took their only lead of the game in the bottom of the first, as they scored three runs to take a 3-2 lead. Andrew Normandin hit a sacrifice fly to score lead-off hitter Patrick Wallace. Wade Stoehr singled in Aidan Hickey, and Daniel Halsey singled in Michael Maynard. Hickey and Normandin each had RBIs in the second, but they could not overcome the eight-run second inning of the Lions. Patrick Wallace got the offense going again in the seventh, as he drove in Daniel Halsey, and then Aidan Hickey hit a sacrifice fly that scored Dylan Robb. The Lions would register 30 hits to score 21 runs and win 21-7.

At the Plate
- Aidan Hickey was 1-2 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
- Andrew Normandin drove in two runs as well.
- Patrick Wallace had three hits to tie him with Jacob Machado for the most hits in program history.
- Lions hit four home runs including two off the bat of Stouffer.

On the Mound
- Starter Jonathan Perez pitched one inning with three earned runs.
- Dominic Brandi got the loss with six earned runs in his third of an inning of work.
- Brody Hynes was the lone Baron pitcher to pitch 2.0 innings. 
- Daniel Halsey and Ryan Neely were able to keep the Lions off the board in their appearances. 
- Nine pitchers saw action today for Franciscan. 

Up Next
Franciscan heads back into PAC play with a doubleheader against Westminster on Saturday at home. The Barons went 1-3 last year against the Titans with the one win being a 12-6 win at home. The Titans are off to a hot start in PAC play, as they sit atop the standing with a 5-0 conference record. They are 10-4 on the year thus far. These will be pivotal games for conference standings for the Barons, as they are 1-2 through just three conference games so far. 

Baron Summer Camps
Franciscan University Athletics is partnering with Steubenville Conferences to offer summer sports camps in conjunction with the Steubenville Main Campus 1 (June 9-12th, 2022) and 3 (June 23-26th, 2022). Youth Conferences. Participants will be able to strengthen both their athletic skills and their relationship with Christ in this uniquely Franciscan hybrid experience. Baseball is just one of the sports that will be included, check out more info on our Baron Summer Camps Page.

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