Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
5-6
Houston
6-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army West Point | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Houston | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Army’s Late Rally Not Enough In 3-2 Loss
March 09, 2019 | Baseball
HOUSTON, Texas - Army West Point baseball tried to rally in the ninth but saw its host Houston secure the 3-2 victory here Saturday night.
The Cougars made it two-straight wins over the Black Knights after hanging on for the one-run victory despite a late charge by the visitors. Drake Titus sparked the ninth-inning rally by leading off the frame with a walk. Anthony Giachin then singled to right field to score what would end up being Army's final run. Giachin advanced to second on the play after a fielding error to place him in scoring position with one out. Unfortunately, the home side retired the next three batters down in order to preserve the win.
Giachin led the Black Knights' offense, finishing 2-for-3 with a run batted in, a double and a walk. Titus and Trey Martin earned Army's other two hits in the game.
Starting pitcher Sam Messina shifted to 2-2 on the year after giving up five hits, thee runs and one walk in 5.2 innings of work. The senior did manage to strikeout six while on the hill though.
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Titus was credited with both of Army's runs in the game.
- The Black Knights turned the game's only double play.
- Giachin and Martin both registered doubles. Giachin now sits with eight on the year, while Martin has three.
- Cam Opp came in to finish out the final 2.1 innings for the Cadets. The senior lefty had a strong outing allowing just one hit during his time. The London, England, native also posted three strikeouts.
How It Happened
- Houston broke the scoreless deadlock with a run in the second after Blake Way scored on a wild pitch.
- The Black Knights tied things up in the top of the fourth when Titus and Giachin posted back-to-back hits to right center. Titus started off the small rally with a single before Giachin doubled to score him from first.
- Unfortunately, the home side responded with a run off a sacrifice fly in the bottom half to pull back in front at 2-1.
- The Cougars tacked on an additional run in the sixth when Jared Triolo converted on a sacrifice fly to score Brad Burckel.
- Army tried to rally in the ninth and did manage to score one but weren't able to complete to full comeback.
FACTS & FIGURES
- Army posted two runs on four hits, while Houston notched three runs on six hits.
- Both teams were credited with an error in the game with the Cougars being tagged with two and the Black Knights' one.
- The Cadets left four runners on base. Houston stranded two.
UP NEXT
- The Black Knights and Cougars will play the series final on Sunday at 1 p.m. Central time (2 p.m. Eastern) at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park.
- Live stats, video and audio will be available at the start.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: RANDEL, R. (2-1)
L: Messina, Sam (2-2)
S: VILLARREAL (1)
Batting:
2B: Giachin, Anthony 1 ; Martin, Trey 1
RBI: Giachin, Anthony 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Titus, Drake 2
CS: Hurtubise, Jacob 1
Batting:
2B: DAVIS, J. 1
3B: WAY, B. 1
RBI: TRIOLO, J. 1 ; WAY, B. 1
SF: TRIOLO, J. 1 ; WAY, B. 1
Base Running:
RUNS: BURCKEL, B. 1 ; TRIOLO, J. 1 ; WAY, B. 1
CS: DAVIS, J. 1 ; FUENTES III 1
HBP: TRIOLO, J. 1
