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Louisville Baseball Dominates NKU 16-1
19 Mar
Summary
- Louisville secured a commanding 16-1 victory over Northern Kentucky.
- The Cardinals achieved double-digit runs for the seventh time recently.
- Pitcher Colton Hartman allowed only one run over four innings.
The University of Louisville baseball team decisively defeated Northern Kentucky with a commanding 16-1 score at Jim Patterson Stadium. This win highlighted the Cardinals' offensive prowess, marking their seventh instance of scoring double-digit runs within their recent nine games. The team concluded a demanding 14-game homestand with an impressive 12-2 record.
Louisville established an early 8-0 lead within the first two innings, fueled by key hits from Zion Rose and Tague Davis, along with an inside-the-park home run by Alex Alicea. Northern Kentucky managed to score its only run in the third inning. However, the Cardinals extended their lead throughout the game with contributions from Griffin Crain, Lucas Moore, Tague Davis, and Zach Davis.
On the mound, junior pitcher Colton Hartman (2-1) delivered a strong performance, allowing only one run and retiring 12 of 13 batters faced over four innings, matching his career high with seven strikeouts. Eli Hoyt, Anthony Karbowski, and Peter Michael closed out the game. The Cardinals are set to begin a weekend series at North Carolina on Friday.
