The University of St. Francis baseball team split a doubleheader against Viterbo University on Senior Day, winning the first game 9-2 before falling 2-1 in the second. The victory in the opener secured St. Francis a berth as the fifth seed in the upcoming CCAC Tournament. Senior players were honored before the games, and notable performances included Ryan Louthan's 3-for-6 showing with two RBIs in both contests. The Saints managed to put multiple runs on the board in key innings to clinch the first game. In the second match, despite a strong pitching performance, they couldn't capitalize in the final inning to tie the game.

By the Numbers
  • St. Francis had 13 hits in Game 1, led by Ryan Louthan with two RBIs.
  • The Saints scored five runs in the eighth inning of Game 1.
  • In Game 2, St. Francis held Viterbo to only three hits until the seventh inning.
State of Play
  • St. Francis now stands at 20-28 overall and 17-15 in CCAC play.
  • The team has secured a spot in the CCAC Tournament starting next week.
What's Next

The Saints will prepare for the CCAC Tournament, taking place from April 29 to May 2 at Slammers Stadium, aiming to build on their recent performance and advance further in the playoffs.

Bottom Line

The split against Viterbo solidifies the Fighting Saints' playoff position while providing momentum and a reminder of the importance of clutch hitting as they head into the CCAC Tournament.