The Holy Cross baseball team secured a commanding 14-5 victory over first-place Bucknell in game one of their crucial Patriot League series. This win marks the Crusaders鈥� sixth consecutive triumph, improving their record to 15-16 overall and 9-4 in league play, while Bucknell drops to 18-13 and 11-2 in the conference. Holy Cross dominated with a total of 72 runs scored over their last six games, exhibiting a potent offense and strong defensive plays, particularly from senior CJ Egrie, who recorded his fifth game of three or more hits this season.

By the Numbers
  • Holy Cross scored five runs in the third and seventh innings.
  • CJ Egrie achieved a perfect 33-for-33 on stolen bases this season.
Yes, But

While Holy Cross has shown impressive improvement, Bucknell remains a strong contender with a prior commanding lead in the league that will require sustained performance from the Crusaders to overcome in the upcoming games.

State of Play
  • Holy Cross has now won six games in a row and is looking to keep the momentum alive through the series.
  • Bucknell will aim to rebound in the remaining games of the series to maintain their league position.
What's Next

Holy Cross is set to play a doubleheader against Bucknell on Saturday, April 11, with right-handed pitcher Jaden Wywoda taking the mound for game two, presenting an opportunity to further close the gap in the standings.

Bottom Line

With continued strong performances, particularly from key players like Egrie and LaFleur, Holy Cross has a solid chance to challenge for the league title. The team must maintain focus and capitalize on the momentum built from this victory.