Seton LaSalle gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the New Brighton Lions. The win made it back-to-back victories for Seton LaSalle.
Gio LoNero made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. LoNero was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. LoNero is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josh Burkholder, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
On New Brighton's side, Brock Budacki was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Seton LaSalle now has a winning record of 2-1. As for New Brighton, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Seton LaSalle will take on Aliquippa at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Brighton, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Cornell at 11:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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