Saint Anselm College baseball team split their doubleheader against No. 16 Bentley University, winning the first game convincingly before falling in a high-scoring second game. The Hawks dominated game one, securing a 12-4 victory, featuring standout performances from Xavier Gonzalez and Mavrick Bourdeau. However, in the second game, despite a valiant effort, Saint Anselm lost 17-13 after a late rally from Bentley proved decisive.

By the Numbers
  • Xavier Gonzalez hit two home runs and drove in six runs in game one.
  • Slauson finished game two with 4 hits, including 2 home runs and 5 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Saint Anselm's record improved to 20-19 overall and 18-13 in the NE10 Conference.
  • Bentley's win in game two brought their overall record to 32-13 and 24-8 in NE10 action.
What's Next

The Hawks are set to host Pace University on Tuesday, April 28, with hopes of building on their previous successes and gaining ground in the conference standings.

Bottom Line

Despite the split, the Hawks showcased strong offensive talent, but they need to tighten their pitching in late innings to contend in upcoming games. A focus on maintaining momentum will be crucial as they face Pace University next.