Monmouth University's baseball team suffered a 19-12 loss to St. Peter's University, with the turning point occurring in a decisive seventh inning where 10 runs were scored by the Peacocks. The Hawks initially led 5-2 but saw the game tied multiple times before St. Peter's seized control. Despite hitting three home runs during the game and managing nine stolen bases, Monmouth could not overcome the late onslaught from their opponents. Notably, Chris Walsh and Sam Saucke each launched their fourth homers of the season, adding to their impressive performances. This match marks a challenging setback as Monmouth gears up for a key conference series ahead.

By the Numbers
  • Hawks hit three home runs, totaling 29 home runs in 25 games this season.
  • Monmouth registered nine stolen bases, tying their season-high in a single game.
State of Play
  • The Hawks have seen Chris Walsh tied for the team lead with four home runs and tied for the most steals in a game this season with three.
  • Simmi Whitehill has reached base safely for 25 consecutive games, while Wyatt Hunt extended his streak to 20 games.
What's Next

The Hawks will face a critical challenge as they travel to Northeastern for a CAA series beginning on Thursday, April 2, at 2:30 p.m., seeking to bounce back from this defeat.

Bottom Line

Overall, despite a strong early performance and standout individual contributions, Monmouth must improve their late-game defense and maintain their momentum for upcoming matches to secure vital wins in their season.