The Yale baseball team delivered a doubleheader sweep against Penn, showcasing outstanding pitching and timely hitting. Daniel Cohen led the charge with a complete game shutout in the first match, contributing to a 2-0 victory. In the second game, Colin Sloan's walk-off single sealed a 3-2 win. With these wins, Yale improved its record to 13-8 overall and 4-2 in Ivy League play, while Penn fell to 7-14 overall and 3-3 in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Cohen pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 6.
  • Sloan's walk-off single in the tenth inning secured the second game for Yale.
  • Tate Evans pitched a career-high 7.0 innings in the second game, striking out 9.
  • Yale improved to 13-8, while Penn dropped to 7-14 in overall records.
State of Play
  • Yale has won six consecutive games against Penn.
  • This is Yale's first sweep over Penn since 2019.
  • Evans made his first collegiate start after primarily serving as a reliever for the past three seasons.
What's Next

The Bulldogs will face Fairfield University on Tuesday, March 31 at 3 p.m., as they aim to continue their winning streak.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs demonstrated resilience and skill in this doubleheader, marking a strong performance that stands to boost their momentum in the Ivy League. Cohen and Sloan's standout performances highlight the team's potential as they look to build on this success.