Saint Joseph's baseball team dominated Saint Louis with an 18-4 victory in the Atlantic 10 series opener. The Hawks established an early lead with three runs in the first three innings and extended their advantage with multiple scoring plays throughout the game. Key performances included back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning and a decisive seven-run seventh inning that sealed the match. Matt Speicher earned the win, while Sam Greer secured his first save of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Joseph's scored 15 runs in the last four innings.
  • Blake Primrose had 4 hits, 3 runs scored, and 5 RBIs; Alex Venezia added 5 RBIs.
  • The Hawks drew 10 walks and were hit by a pitch 5 times, totaling 15 free passes.
State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's improves to 17-11 overall and 9-1 in the Atlantic 10.
  • Saint Louis drops to 13-16 overall and 4-6 in the conference.
  • Hawks have scored in the first inning in 8 of their last 10 conference games.
What's Next

The teams will face off again at 1:00 p.m. on Friday for the second game of the series, where Saint Joseph's aims to continue their winning momentum.

Bottom Line

Saint Joseph's showcased offensive power and strategic pitching, setting the tone for the series against Saint Louis. If they maintain this performance, they will solidify their position in the Atlantic 10 standings.