UD cruises past Hornets again 

UD cruises past Hornets again

UD cruises past Hornets again

DOVER -- The reason behind Delaware State's decision to play its intrastate rivalry baseball game against the University of Delaware at the off-campus location of Schutte Park was simple: play under the lights and draw a good crowd.

So, almost by design, a fairly enthusiastic and full crowd swelled over the bleachers until only standing room remained. But the result was all too familiar for the Hornets and DSU coach J.P. Blandin.

Delaware pounded out 21 hits in an 18-7 win on a cool Tuesday night.


The result was nearly an exact replica of the Hens' 16-7 victory over DSU last Tuesday at Delaware. That wasn't the only thing of concern for Blandin, who had the idea to change the sight so fans in Kent County could watch a college baseball game at night.

"My hope was to see how enthusiastic this county would be to see college baseball," he said. "I wanted to make it more convenient for them."

The Hornets (12-24-2) stayed close and trailed 5-4 into the fourth inning before the Hens came to bat in the sixth. UD piled on eight runs on eight hits to break it open against DSU starting pitcher Justin Bittner.

Hens sophomore outfielder Dan Richardson went 4-for-5 with five RBIs and a home run. Ryan Englehardt and Ryan Jablonski were each 3-for-4.

In the sixth inning, Blue Hen freshman Alex Buchholz led off with a walk. The next seven batters reached safely, with eight coming across, to build a 17-4 lead.

Delaware ripped four home runs, one a two-run shot by Bryan Hagerich in the sixth. Buchholz was 2-for-4 with five RBIs for the Hens (21-13).

"We were going pretty well all night," Delaware coach Jim Sherman said.

Hens starter Evan Bowen allowed four runs on five hits in 3 2/3 innings. Chad Kerfoot pitched 3 1/3 innings of relief to earn the victory.




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