In a thrilling baseball showdown on April 19, 2025, Stonehill College edged out Northeast Conference (NEC) rival Le Moyne College with a final score of 10-7. This victory was largely attributed to sophomore Ryan LeClair's grand slam during the fourth inning, marking his third home run of the season. The Skyhawks improved their overall record to 12-22 and stood at 11-7 within conference games. Meanwhile, Le Moyne saw their overall performance dip to 12-21, maintaining an identical 11-7 NEC standing. Key players such as Taylor Gaspar, Grayson Sparr, and Aidan Cohall contributed significantly to this win.

The matchup commenced with three scoreless innings until Le Moyne initiated scoring in the top of the fourth. Their lead was short-lived as Stonehill swiftly retaliated in the bottom half of the inning. A pivotal moment came when LeClair delivered a grand slam that propelled Stonehill into the lead. This momentum carried through subsequent innings, with further contributions from players like Jimmy Gilleran and Adam Martin helping secure the victory. Despite a late rally by Le Moyne, Stonehill held firm to clinch the series triumph.

Juniors Jimmy Gilleran and Adam Martin played crucial roles in this match. Gilleran achieved his third quality start of the season, allowing only three runs over six innings while striking out a career-high seven batters. Martin followed suit with his fifth save, keeping Le Moyne scoreless in the ninth inning. On the opposing side, Benji Ries showcased impressive offensive skills, recording three hits including two home runs and a double.

Stonehill’s journey continues as they prepare for their next challenge against Yale University on April 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM in New Haven, Connecticut. Fans eagerly anticipate how the Skyhawks will perform outside of their conference, following this morale-boosting win over Le Moyne.

Looking ahead, the team aims to build upon this success as they face new adversaries. With strong performances from key players and strategic gameplay, Stonehill hopes to carry forward the energy from their recent victory into future matches. As they gear up for their encounter with Yale, all eyes remain on whether the Skyhawks can maintain their competitive edge.