The Ohio State Buckeyes were swept by the Georgetown Hoyas in a three-game series over the weekend of Mar. 22-24 at Nick Swisher Field in Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Game 1: Georgetown 5, Ohio State 1
Photo Cred: USA Today
The game started with the Hoyas taking an early lead in the top of the first inning. First baseman Christian Ficca hit a two-run home run off Ohio State’s starting pitcher Landon Beidelscheis. In the bottom of the third inning, Ohio State’s sophomore infielder Henry Kaczmar started with an infield single. However, their scoring opportunity was cut short as Hoya pitcher Marcello Mastroianni caught Kaczmar stealing second, struck out catcher Matthew Graveline, and forced junior infielder Tyler Pettorini to hit a fly out.
The game remained close until the seventh inning when Hoya midfielder Blake Schaaf hit a single to center field. This allowed third baseman Joe Hollerbach to advance to third base and outfielder Derek Smith to score, increasing the Hoyas’ lead. Shortly after, Hoya outfielder Jake Hyde hit a double, bringing home Schaaf and Hollerbach and extending the Hoyas’ lead to four runs. Ohio State made a pitching change at the beginning of the eighth inning, bringing in freshman Chase Herrell for freshman Zach Brown, hoping to limit Georgetown’s scoring and mount a comeback.
- Scoring Summary:
- Top 1st: Christian Ficca (Georgetown) hits a two-run home run.
- Bottom 1st: Mitchell Okuley (Ohio State) scores off a walk.
- Top 7th: Blake Schaaf (Georgetown) singles, driving in a run.
- Top 7th: Jake Hyde (Georgetown) hits a double, scoring two more runs.
- Key Plays:
- Ohio State loaded the bases in the 1st inning but only managed one run.
- In the 3rd inning, Henry Kaczmar (Ohio State) had an infield single but was caught stealing.
- The Buckeyes changed pitchers in the 8th but could not stop Georgetown’s scoring.
Game 2: Georgetown 8, Ohio State 5
Photo Cred: Georgetown
The Buckeyes took an early lead in this game, securing two runs in the bottom of the first off of a Pettorini single and an error by first baseman Owen Carapellotti. Freshman outfielder CJ Richard was also able to reach home on a fielder’s choice.Nonetheless, the Hoyas were able to get on the board in the top of the third inning after a Carapellotti single, sending first baseman Christian Ficca to second and midfielder Josh Rolling home, making the score of the game 2-1 Ohio State at the top of the third.
The Buckeyes were able to rally back in the fifth with two runs of their own off an outfielder Trey Lipsey single to center field. However, Ohio State could not score for the rest of the inning. Hoya pitcher Jack Volo threw a wild pitch in the sixth inning, allowing infielder Joseph Mershon to be driven in for a score, making the score of the game six to five at the end of six.However, that is where the Ohio State scoring stopped for the remainder of the game.
- Scoring Summary:
- Bottom 1st: Ohio State scores two runs.
- Top 3rd: Georgetown scores one run.
- Top 5th: Jake Hyde (Georgetown) hits a home run, tying the game.
- Top 5th: Blake Schaaf (Georgetown) hits a double, driving in two runs.
- Top 6th: Joseph Mershon (Ohio State) scores on a wild pitch.
- Top 8th: Christian Ficca (Georgetown) singles, driving in two more runs.
- Key Plays:
- Ohio State took an early lead but Georgetown tied the game in the 5th.
- Georgetown’s scoring continued in the 8th inning, securing the win.
Game 3: Georgetown 4, Ohio State 2 (10 innings)
Photo Cred: The Lantern
Ohio State was able to strike first in this game, scoring off a designated hitter Nick Giamarusti hit into a double play, sending junior outfielder Josh Stevenson home in the bottom of the third inning. Sophomore center Matthew Graveline singled to the third baseman, and an error from the Hoyas advanced Graveline and allowed sophomore infielder Henry Kaczmar to be driven in for a run, giving the Buckeyes a two to zero lead at the end of the third inning.
In the bottom of the seventh, Ohio State junior outfielder Josh Stevenson hit a double to center field, but was stranded on base after freshman Mason Eckelman lined out to center field.The game remained at two to one Ohio State until the top of the ninth when Hoya outfielder Jake Hyde singled to center field, driving in Michael Eze for a Georgetown score, tying the game at two apiece.In the top of the 10th, Schaaf hit a double, driving in outfielder Andrew Bergeron and infielder Marco Castillo, putting the Hoyas ahead four to two. Despite getting two men on base, Ohio State could not tie the game back up.
- Scoring Summary:
- Bottom 3rd: Ohio State scores two runs.
- Top 5th: Georgetown scores one run.
- Top 9th: Jake Hyde (Georgetown) singles, tying the game.
- Top 10th: Blake Schaaf (Georgetown) hits a double, driving in two runs.
- Key Plays:
- Ohio State took an early lead, but Georgetown tied the game in the 9th.
- Georgetown secured the win with two runs in the 10th inning.
Series Recap:
- The Hoyas swept the Buckeyes in a three-game series.
- Ohio State had opportunities, like loading the bases and taking early leads, but struggled to capitalize.
- Georgetown showed strong offensive performances, especially in key innings.
- The series highlighted pitching changes by Ohio State, trying to limit Georgetown’s scoring.
Next Game:
- Ohio State will face the Kent State Golden Flashes at Nick Swisher Field on Tues, Mar. 26.
- The game will be broadcasted on Big Ten Plus.
