AUBURNDALE, FL. – The St. John Fisher University baseball team earned a 6-1 victory over Allegheny on Friday afternoon in the second game of their spring-break stint. The Cardinals improved to 3-1 on the young season.
Fisher scored six runs on four hits and drew 10 walks, using timely hitting to create separation. Jack Griffin led the offense with a solo home run and later scored twice. Jordan Perry delivered the biggest swing of the day, going 1-for-4 with a three-RBI double in the fifth inning. Mario Cubello added a hit and an RBI, while Brendan Bucello drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk. Despite being outhit 5-4, the Cardinals capitalized on free passes and key extra-base hits to control the game.
On the mound, Robert Leach (2-0) earned the win with five shutout innings, allowing four hits while striking out four. Sean Cleary surrendered one run over 1.2 innings in relief, and Matt Culjak closed it out with 2.1 scoreless frames and three strikeouts, as Fisher's staff combined to limit Allegheny to one run.
How It Happened
Fisher wasted no time getting on the board as Griffin launched a solo home run in the bottom of the first to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead.
The game remained tight until the fifth inning when the Cardinals broke it open. After loading the bases with two outs, Bucello drew a walk to force in a run. Perry followed with a clutch three-RBI double to clear the bases and stretch the lead to 5-0.
Fisher added another insurance run in the sixth. Noah Pohrte singled and advanced into scoring position before Cubello lined an RBI single to make it 6-0.
Allegheny pushed across its lone run in the seventh on an RBI double, but the Cardinals' bullpen shut the door the rest of the way to secure the 6-1 win.
Game Notes
Leach has now started the season 2-0 on the mound.
Perry's three RBIs marked a season high.
Fisher pitchers combined to allow just five hits and one run.
The Cardinals drew 10 walks and left seven runners on base.
Up Next
The Cardinals continue play in Florida, as they face Clark in a 10:00 AM first pitch.
