The Manhattan Jaspers baseball team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Quinnipiac University, improving their record to 8-11 overall and 3-5 in the MAAC. Guriyandel Salva played a pivotal role with two RBIs, including the winning hit in the seventh inning. Starting pitcher Joseph Duffield set the tone with a strong six-inning performance, while relief pitcher Hudson Pergamit dominated the final inning, retiring six consecutive batters. This victory also enabled the Jaspers to win the series against the Bobcats.

By the Numbers
  • Guriyandel Salva: 2 hits, 2 RBIs
  • Joseph Duffield: 6 innings, 4 hits, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts
  • Hudson Pergamit: 3 strikeouts, 6 consecutive batters retired
State of Play
  • The Jaspers are 3-5 in conference play after this victory.
  • Next game is scheduled for Sunday against Quinnipiac, looking to sweep the series.
What's Next

The Jaspers will aim to complete the series sweep against Quinnipiac on March 22. A strong performance in the upcoming game could gain momentum as they progress further into the season.

Bottom Line

Manhattan's mix of solid pitching and timely hitting, particularly from Salva and Duffield, demonstrates their potential to turn the season around. Maintaining this level of performance will be crucial for building momentum in upcoming games.