The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks secured a 7-5 victory over the Delaware State Hornets, clinching the series 2-1. Julian Jimenez started the scoring with a leadoff homer, followed by Bronson Taylor's two-run shot, helping the Hawks establish an early 3-0 lead. Cade Williams excelled on the mound, striking out six batters in six innings. Despite a late push from the Hornets, Jonathan Gonzalez Perez's home run in the ninth provided crucial insurance for the Hawks.

By the Numbers
  • The Hawks scored 7 runs on 15 hits, while the Hornets scored 5 runs on 12 hits.
  • Cade Williams recorded 6 strikeouts and tied his career-high with 6 innings pitched.
  • Jonathan Gonzalez Perez hit his 10th home run of the season, a season-high for a Hawk since 2023.
State of Play
  • UMES has won 4 of the 7 games that Cade Williams has started this season.
  • The Hawks are 4-2 in Sunday series finales this season.
  • The team will play 9 of their next 10 games at Hawk Stadium in Princess Anne, MD.
What's Next

The Hawks will initiate a three-game series against Mercyhurst starting on Friday, April 17, following a seven-game road trip.

Bottom Line

The Hawks demonstrated strong offensive firepower and solid pitching, marking a significant step forward as they return home, strategically positioning themselves for upcoming games.