Grove City 5, Franciscan 1 - 9 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Patrick Wallace 2B, Michael Maynard DH, Daniel Halsey LF, Brendan Burke RF, Kyle Ferrance CF, Wade Stoehr 1B, Aidan Hickey 3B, Ryan Anselmino C, & Ryan Scavnicky SS, & Jacob Watson P

Grove City Lineup
Saylor C, Williams 3B, Kilbane DH, Hamilton 1B, Rodriguez CF, Caccari SS, Tambellini LF, Lineman RF, Vittone 2B, & Umland P

How It Happened
After a series of rain outs and postponement, it was only fitting that this game would have a rain delay as well. Start of the game was delayed about 45 minutes, but once the game got underway it would be a quick one. 

The Wolverines would score a pair in the first inning after a leadoff double. That would prove to be enough offense, as their freshman pitched Umland was very efficient through eight innings of work. He struck out seven while holding the Barons scoreless and walking none. Grove City went to the bullpen in the ninth after they had built a 5-0 lead. Michael Maynard ripped a triple to the right-center gap, and then Brendan Burke would double him in later in the inning. Hopefully the Barons can bring that spark and extra-base hits in tomorrow's doubleheader. 

At the Plate
- Burke tallied his 20th RBI of the season.
- Michael Maynard is the 6th different Baron batter to hit a three-bagger this season.
- The 1-2-3 hitters for the Wolverines each had an RBI.

On the Mound  
- Starter Jacob Watson had a quality start with seven innings pitched and two earned runs.
- He struck out three while allowing seven hits.
- Samuel Tyler pitched the final two innings with a strikeout and an earned run. 

Up Next
Franciscan will remain at home for the next two games of this series, as Grove City's field was deemed unplayable. Action will begin at Vaccaro Field with a 2:30 seven inning game with a nine inning game to follow. Grove City will be the home team for both of these games. 

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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