Franciscan 6, Geneva 4 - 9 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Patrick Wallace 2b, Ryan Scavnicky SS, Michael Maynard DH, Brendan Burke RF, Andrew Normandin 1B, Dylan Robb C, Aidan Hickey 3B, James Becker CF, & Pitching - James Whitmore

Geneva Lineup
Torino 2B, Fee LF, Moralles CF, Sackett C, Bickerton 1B, Taria DH, Hamensen RF, Lamansky 3B, O'Brien SS, Orbin P

How It Happened
Franciscan baseball hosted Geneva at Vaccaro Field for their first matchup of the 2022 season on beautiful Friday afternoon in Steubenville. 

The Golden Tornadoes would get on the board first, in the first, as a three run home run would set the score at 3-0. In the third inning, Franciscan would score a pair in the third, as Patrick Wallace and Ryan Scavnicky would single to get on base. With two outs, Brendan Burke would deliver a double that score a pair to tighten the game to a score of 3-2. The Golden Tornadoes responded quickly with a solo home run in the fourth, just there fifth home run as a team thus far this season.

Trailing 4-2 in the bottom of the sixth, Brendan Burke would get a rally going with a single to center. Andrew Normandin did the same thing to put runners on first and second with one out. Wade Stoehr would come in to pinch hit and pop out. That would put the pressure on Aidan Hickey, who delivered with a single that scored Burke. Daniel Halsey would then hit a chopper between the third baseman and shortstop that got into the outfield to score two more Barons. Franciscan would take a 5-4 lead into the seventh. The Golden Tornadoes would be threatening, so Coach Rick Carveer would go to the bullpen in after one out, as Ryan Neely came in to pitch. In just two pitches he would get a ground ball double play to get out of the jam. 

In the seventh inning, Patrick Wallace would lead off with a double, and then Ryan Scavnicky would knock a single. Michael Maynard helped add a big insurance run, as he deliverd a sacrifice fly to center field that score Wallace. Neely would remain in toshutdown the Golden Tornadoes to record his second save of the year and secure the Barons second win in a row this week.

At the Plate
- Brendan Burke went 4-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.
- Daniel Halsey also had two RBIs.
- Patrick Wallace had two hits and scored two runs. 

On the Mound  
- Starter Jacob Whitmore had his longest start of the year at 6.1 innings, ashe picked up the win.
- Ryan Neely pitched the final 2.2 innings while only allowing one hit to earn the save. 

Up Next
Franciscan will continue their three game conference series against the Golden Tornadoes on Saturday in Beaver Falls. First pitch is scheduled for 1pm in the seven inning first game, followed by a nine inning game three. 

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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