The SU Pirates get late runs to finish off St. Thomas, 13-7

The SU Pirates get late runs to finish off St. Thomas, 13-7

The SU Pirates scored five runs in the seventh to cap a 13-7 win over St. Thomas on Monday.

The SU Pirates scored in the seventh on a three-run single by Colton Shea, an RBI double by Will Cates, and an RBI single by Ben Little.

The teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to five lead changes in the game.

The SU Pirates pulled out the win thanks to a strong sixth inning. The SU Pirates went up for good on an RBI single by Will Cates off J.J. Jeronimus, plating Ethan Luna.

Will Preston recorded the win for the SU Pirates. He allowed three runs over 3 2/3 innings. Will Preston struck out two, walked none and gave up seven hits.

Little, Will Cates and Ethan Luna helped lead the SU Pirates. They combined for nine hits and seven RBIs.

Drew Molin couldn't get it done on the mound for St. Thomas, taking a loss. He allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings, walked two and struck out two.

The SU Pirates quickly matched St. Thomas' strong inning with a three-run inning of their own in the first. The SU Pirates scored on a groundout byChase Allen, an error, and an RBI single by Ethan Luna.