The Chestnut Hill College baseball team defeated Goldey Beacom College 16-12, achieving a season sweep. Matthew Sharkey's grand slam and Michael Pascoe's homer highlighted a six-run eighth inning, marking a historic first for the program against the Lightning. The Griffins improved to 19-17 overall and 16-11 in conference play, while Goldey Beacom fell to 26-17 overall and 19-8 in the league.

By the Numbers
  • Matthew Sharkey recorded 5 RBIs with a grand slam and an RBI double.
  • Chestnut Hill overcame a 7-1 deficit to score 16 runs, achieving a season sweep against Goldey Beacom for the first time.
State of Play
  • Chestnut Hill has won four consecutive games following this victory.
  • The team is currently ranked fifth in the conference with playoffs approaching.
What's Next

The Griffins will face Caldwell University in a doubleheader on April 22. Performance in this upcoming series will be critical for playoff positioning.

Bottom Line

This significant win not only underscores the Griffins' competitive resurgence but also highlights their potential as they move toward the playoffs. The ability to come back and sweep the series signals a turning point for the team.