The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks powered through the Delaware State Hornets with an 11-4 win, fueled by Jonathan Gonzalez Perez's two home runs and seven RBIs, along with Richard De Jesus's solid seven-inning pitching performance. Both teams battled through scoreless early innings until Gonzalez Perez put the Hawks ahead with a three-run homer in the third, followed by a grand slam that helped extend the lead. Despite a late rally from the Hornets, the Hawks secured their victory with additional runs in the last innings.

By the Numbers
  • The Hawks scored 11 runs on 10 hits and 3 errors; the Hornets had 4 runs on 9 hits and 3 errors.
  • Jonathan Gonzalez Perez went 2-for-5 with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs, leading the team with 9 home runs this season.
  • Richard De Jesus pitched 7 shutout innings, tying his career-high for innings pitched.
  • Jonathan Rodriguez had a career-high 3 hits, finishing 3-for-4 with an RBI.
State of Play
  • The Hawks improved to a record of 6-24 overall and 5-12 in the conference.
  • This victory ties the series between the Hawks and Hornets at 1-1.
  • Maryland Eastern Shore remains undefeated in games where they hit a grand slam this season.
What's Next

The Hawks will aim for a series win as they conclude their three-game series against the Hornets on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Dover, DE. The game will feature live stats and streaming available through the Delaware State Hornets' website.

Bottom Line

The Hawks showcased a strong offensive performance complemented by solid pitching, indicating potential momentum as they head into the next game. Continued success on the mound and at the plate will be crucial for Maryland Eastern Shore to build on this victory.