Fitchburg State Dominates MCLA in Weekend Baseball Doubleheader at Joe Wolfe Field

Fitchburg State University's baseball team won both games against MCLA in a doubleheader at Joe Wolfe Field in North Adams, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Falcons won the first game 15-1 and the second game 7-1.

In the first game, Fitchburg State had 15 hits and scored 15 runs. Designated hitter Matthew Smith hit 3-3, including two doubles, and had six RBIs. Falcons catcher Jacob Hurrell hit his eighth home run of the season, the highest in the MASCAC. MCLA's only run came from a home run by first baseman Chris Vargas.

Fitchburg's pitcher Joseph Stawski allowed seven hits and one run over six innings, securing his second win of the season. MCLA's starting pitcher Aiden Brett took his third loss of the season.

In the second game, Hurrell and left-fielder Adam Koza each hit two-run homers, with Hurrell's being his ninth of the season. MCLA's right-fielder Clarence Givhans hit a double that resulted in MCLA's only run.

Fitchburg's Shane Daly pitched a complete game, allowing six hits and striking out six, earning his first win of the year. MCLA's Joshua Bissaillon was charged with the loss, bringing his record to 1-5.

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