Struggling through a challenging series of matches, Holy Cross Baseball squad gears up for league play this weekend, maintaining a respectable standing.
In the latest Patriot League matchup, the Holy Cross Baseball team faced off against Binghamton. The Crusaders put up a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short, losing the first game 16-5 and the second game 0-6.
The first game started off rough for Holy Cross, with the team trailing 0-4 at the end of the first inning. However, Sean Scanlon stepped up to the plate in the second inning, hitting a three-run home-run, bringing his RBI count for the day to four and pushing the score to 8-5. Shortstop Jimmy King was the only other bright spot for the Crusaders, batting in four of the five runs they scored.
Unfortunately, the pitching struggled for Holy Cross in the game. The starting pitcher gave up five runs in less than two innings, the reliever allowed five runs in 2 and a third innings, and the third pitcher allowed four runs in exactly two innings.
The second game was a different story, as Holy Cross was shut out and lost by six runs. The team was unable to find their offensive rhythm, and the pitching once again struggled, giving up six runs in the first three innings.
Despite these losses, Holy Cross has the third highest winning percentage in the Patriot League. The team has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, with players such as Quinlan earning Second Team All-Patriot League honors and being poised for a strong senior season.
It's worth noting that Holy Cross has not yet won the 2025 Patriot League Regular Season title, and they have lost games to George Mason (26 to 6) and the Virginia Military Institute (21 to 9) by a large margin. However, the team is still considered one of the most surprising teams in the Patriot League and was picked third in the league preseason expectations.
In other news, former Holy Cross pitcher Matt Blake is currently serving as the Yankees pitching coach. While Holy Cross has not yet retired any jerseys apart from those of Louis Sockalexis, Jack Barry, Owen Caroll, Jim O'Neil, and Ron Perry, Blake made history by appearing in the World Series as the Yankees pitching coach.
The Holy Cross Baseball team played a double header against Lehigh and Lafayette in Pennsylvania over the weekend, but the scores and details of those games were not provided in the available search results.
For the latest and precise record of the Holy Cross Baseball team, one would typically refer to the official Holy Cross athletics website or the Patriot League's official baseball standings.
- Despite the recent losses to Binghamton, the Holy Cross Baseball team, known for its flashes of brilliance, still maintains the third highest winning percentage in the Patriot League.
- Quinlan, a standout player for Holy Cross, has earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors, indicating a promising senior season.
- Apart from retired jerseys of Louis Sockalexis, Jack Barry, Owen Caroll, Jim O'Neil, and Ron Perry, former Holy Cross pitcher Matt Blake made history by appearing in the World Series as the Yankees pitching coach.
