The Queens College baseball team faced No. 8 St. Thomas Aquinas in their final East Coast Conference series. Despite a strong performance from rookie pitcher Noah Kirwin, who pitched 6.1 innings allowing only one hit, Queens could not secure the win. The Knights took a 3-0 lead into the eighth inning before five defensive errors led to St. Thomas scoring five runs and clinching the series victory. Junior Michael Vilardi and Thomas McElwee were key offensive contributors, combining for four hits. The team will look to rebound in their upcoming non-conference match against East Stroudsburg University.

By the Numbers
  • Noah Kirwin pitched 6.1 innings, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 5.
  • Queens recorded 6 total hits with 3 runs scored.
State of Play
  • The Knights had a 3-0 lead heading into the eighth inning against St. Thomas Aquinas.
  • Defensive errors led to 5 runs scored by St. Thomas in the eighth inning, overturning the game's momentum.
What's Next

The Queens College Knights will host East Stroudsburg University for a non-conference matchup on April 14, aiming to bounce back from the series loss against St. Thomas Aquinas.

Bottom Line

Queens needs to strengthen their defense and capitalize on scoring opportunities to improve their performance in upcoming games, ensuring they do not repeat the late-game struggles witnessed against St. Thomas.