Harrisburg, PA-- The St. Mary's College of Maryland Baseball Team (2-9) concluded their three game series with Penn State Harrisburg (10-5). The Seahawks fell 8-3.

How It Happened

• Harrisburg scored the first three runs of the game over the bottom of the first and second to build an early lead. 

• Cole Tarleton got things going offensively for the Seahawks in the top of the fourth with a single to left center field. 

• The Nittany Lions added to their lead in the bottom of the fifth with a two run homer. 

• St. Mary's began their comeback attempt in the top of the sixth. George Berbakos hit a one out double that advanced Derrick Booker to third. Chase O'Dell sent Booker home one at bat later thanks to a sc fly. Gavin Wathen added another RBI for the Seahawks two at bats later for their second run of the day. 

• The Nittany Lions added two more runs in the bottom of the seventh to make it a 7-2 ball game. 

• The Seahawks kept the offense going in the top of the seventh. Trevor Smith hit a lead off double and advanced to third one at bat later thanks to a successful bunt. Derrick Booker reached base on a walk and stole second to get the Seahawks into a threatening spot offensively. George Berbakos connected on a two out RBI single to send home Smith from third, but Booker remained stranded to end the inning. 

• Penn State Harrisburg added one more run in the bottom of the seventh and held the Seahawks scoreless the final two innings to take home a 8-3 victory. 

Inside the Box Score

• George Berbakos connected on two hits and picked up an RBI

• Cole Tarleton, Gavin Wathen, and Trevor Smith each added a hit as well. 

• Ryder Chalk went five innings and gave up four earned runs while striking out seven batters. Quinton Maris and Eli Shafer also made appearances on the mound for the Seahawks. 

Up Next for the Seahawks

• March 22nd | vs. Penn State Abington | 3:00PM | St. Mary's City, MD

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