ROCHESTER, N.Y. –The RIT baseball team defeated Ithaca, 13-3, in a Liberty League contest at the RIT Baseball Complex, Friday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The visiting Bombers took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but RIT first-year starter Sly Cash kept Ithaca off the board the rest of his four innings.
- The Tigers grabbed the lead in the bottom of the third when graduate student Hayes Waddell launched a three-run home run to right-center field to make it 3-1.
- RIT added three more runs in the fourth inning, highlighted by an RBI double from senior Jarin Moses and a two-run single off the bat of senior Roberto Reade.
- Ithaca cut into the deficit with a two-run sixth inning, but RIT answered in the bottom half when Moses connected on a two-run home run to restore the five-run advantage.
- The Tigers continued to build its lead with two runs in the seventh inning, setting the stage for the walk-off finish.
- With two runners on in the bottom of the eighth inning, Rusiecki lined a two-RBI double to right-center field, ending the game via the 10-run mercy rule.
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GAME NOTES
- Rusiecki went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored, including the walk-off hit.
- Moses finished 3-for-4 with a double, home run, and three RBIs.
- Waddell drove in three runs with his third-inning home run.
- RIT totaled 13 hits, including three home runs and four doubles, and drew nine walks.
- Graduate student Dylan Joseph earned the win in relief, allowing two runs over four innings while striking out three.
- RIT improved to 10-10 overall and 4-3 in Liberty League play.
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WHAT’S NEXT
 RIT continues its series against the Bombers tomorrow (Apr. 4), with a doubleheader at Falcon Park in Auburn. First pitch of game one is scheduled for noon.
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