MCLA Trailblazers Suffer Setback in MASCAC Opener Against Fitchburg State

The MCLA baseball team lost to Fitchburg State with a score of 15-3 at Riccards Field, marking their return to the MASCAC schedule. In the game on April 19, 2024, Jayco Pena stood out for MCLA with two hits, two RBIs, and a run, but the team's overall record dropped to 5-19, and 2-7 in the MASCAC.

Jacob Hurrell led Fitchburg State with a home run and a double, contributing three RBIs. His home run, his seventh of the season and the highest in the MASCAC, started the scoring. Fitchburg State improved their record to 8-20 overall and 3-8 in the conference.

The game was competitive initially, with MCLA taking a brief 3-2 lead in the fifth inning after strategic plays and a key hit by Pena. However, Fitchburg State regained and extended their lead in the sixth and seventh innings.

Joseph Hartnett, Fitchburg's starting pitcher, had a strong outing with six strikeouts over five innings, improving his record to 2-3. MCLA's pitcher, Rob Correia, struggled and his record fell to 1-2.

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