WEST HAVEN, CT. – Pace baseball showcased its pitching and hitting in game one of their weekend series against the University of New Haven, capturing a 6-1 victory. A four-run second inning from the Blue and Gold ultimately made the difference in the road Northeast-10 (NE10) Conference battle as the Setters improve to 12-10 overall and 1-0 in the NE10.

Here's What Happened

• After a scoreless opening inning, the Setters took advantage of an error from the Chargers to post fours-runs in the second inning. A blazing single from Anthony Labita brought two runs across for Pace as they lead 4-0 after two innings of play.
• The next three innings left zeros on the scoreboard as Justin Dressler had his way on the mound for the Setters.
• In the sixth and seventh innings, RBIs from Josh Miller and Benjamin Tullo put the Setters ahead 6-1 as the Chargers failed to find momentum on their home field.
• With a five-run advantage, Eric Santaella held the home squad to one hit in the final innings. A textbook 4-6-3 double put the finishing touches on Pace's 6-1 win as game one of the weekend series went to the Blue and Gold.

Box Score Insights

• Tullo produced a team-best three hits in the game with one RBI and one walk.
• Labita led the squad with two RBIs in a 1-for-5 effort, while Luke Rivara tallied two runs scored with two hits.
• As a team, eight out of the nine players in the lineup recorded a hit, with 11 total in the game.
• NE10 Rookie of the Week Justin Dressler commanded the mound for Pace, tossing five innings to earn the win on the day. The freshman pitcher notched two strikeouts while only surrendering two hits and one earned run.
• Out of the bullpen, Eric Santaella closed out the final four innings, allowing two hits, no runs, and two strikeouts.

Up Next (The University of New Haven)
Pace baseball continues its series against the University of New Haven tomorrow at noon, looking to swipe the in-conference series versus the Chargers.