Strong Pitching Leads UB Baseball To 2-1 Win Over Adelphi In 2022 Home Opener

Bridgeport, Conn.-The University of Bridgeport baseball team plated two unearned runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and used outstanding pitching from starter, junior Justin Nyarady (Trumbull, Conn.) and reliever Justin Hafele (Sr., Shelton, Conn.) to defeat the visiting Adelphi University panther, 2-1, in the Purple Knights 2022 home opener on Monday afternoon in Seaside Park.  With the win, the Purple Knights move to 4-8 on the season.  The Panthers are now 5-3 overall.

Starter Nyarady evened his season mark at 1-1, as he pitched seven strong innings in which he allowed on one run on seven hits, as he struck out two and issued two walks.

Hafele earned his second save of the season, as he closed the game out with two scoreless innings.

Defense also played a big part in the Bridgeport triumph in Monday's home opener, as the team played errorless ball, and freshman, right fielder Jack Palmer (Guilford, Conn.) cut down the tying run at the plate with a strong throw in the top of the eighth inning.

The UB baseball team will be right back in action on Tuesday afternoon at home, as the Purple Knights host the University of New Haven at 3:00 p.m.