TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University baseball team could not avoid the big inning Friday as Hofstra scored seven runs in the fifth inning in a 11-0 victory in the series opener at Schuerholz Park.
 
How it Happened

• The Pride (12-6, 2-2 CAA) scored an unearned run in the fourth inning as a runner scored from second when a line drive was mishandled.
• Hofstra started the fifth with four-straight hits to score three runs. They then took advantage of six walks and got a home run from Teddy Cillis in pushing across seven runs in the frame.
• That was more than enough for the Pride starting pitcher John Rooney (4-0) as he allowed just two hits and struck out nine over seven shutout innings.
• Towson starter Gavin Weyman matched Rooney early as Weyman did not allow a hit through the first four innings. He finished the day by allowing five runs, four earned, on three hits over four-plus innings.
• The Pride would add a run in the sixth and two more in the eighth for the final margin.
• Andrew Cassard came off the bench to go 2-for-2 with a pair of singles up the middle.
• Matt Watters was the most effective reliever out of the bullpen as he allowed just one hit and struck out three over 1.2 innings.

 
On Deck
The teams play the middle game of the three-game series Saturday at 1 p.m. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children during the game that will include candy and prizes.