HOW IT HAPPENED
- Austin Haller started things off Saturday with a five-pitch walk. Reid Howard was then hit by a pitch and Lane Arroyos moved both into scoring position with a groundball out.
- Camden Ross then logged an RBI groundout to score Haller and give WKU the lead in the first inning for the third time in as many games.
- Cael Frost stepped in and notched a double into right field to score Howard and extend the inning for a two-run lead.
- The Blue Hens scratched two runs in the home half of the inning to even the score.
- A one out single up the middle off the bat of JP Acosta got things going for the Hilltoppers in the second.
- Ethan Reynolds then on a full count recorded his first collegiate double to score Acosta and take the lead back at 3-2.
- A solo home run in the Delaware third evened the score at three all.
- A two out RBI single for the Blue Hens in the sixth gave Delaware its first lead of the game.
- The Blue Hens tacked on two in the seventh inning to extend their lead.
NOTABLES
- WKU finishes the regular season 29-26 and 14-16 in Conference USA play.
- Dominic Monaco was Saturday's starting pitcher for WKU.
- Monaco allowed three runs (earned) on five hits with six strikeouts in 3.0 innings of work. For Monaco, his six strikeouts match his career.
- Out of the bullpen, WKU used Zach Lyles, Sam Frizzi, and Nathan Lawson.
- Cael Frost paced the WKU offense Saturday with a 3-for-3 game. He logged a double, an RBI, and a walk in the effort.
- Ethan Reynolds recorded his first collegiate double along with an RBI in the third inning. He finished up 1-for-4.
- JP Acosta managed a 2-for-3 game with a run scored.
- Reid Howard also logged a pair of hits and a run and finished up 1-for-4.
NEXT UP
WKU will travel to Kennesaw, Ga. for the 2026 Conference USA Tournament. The first round of pool play is set for Wednesday, May 20. More information on the tournament can be viewed HERE.
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