NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 2, 2024) --Senior Cory Lackey totaled three hits, but the Pfeiffer Falcons fell to the No. 18 Christopher Newport Captains by a 12-2 score on Tuesday afternoon.

Freshman Dylan Dula (0-2) got the ball to start for Pfeiffer (9-13) and absorbed the loss.

In addition to his three hits, Lackey had a triple to lead the Falcons. Junior Josh Turner compiled a standout day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3. Senior Thomas Ashby also chipped in for Pfeiffer, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Falcons put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the second inning. Turner came across to score the lone run of the inning for Pfeiffer and get them on the board.

The Captains then rallied to score 12 runs and take a 12-1 lead before the Falcons got back on the board in the ninth. Lackey came across to score the lone run of the inning for Pfeiffer, which brought the score to 12-2 in favor of the Captains. The ballgame ended with that ninth inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES
» Lackey led the Falcons, amassing three hits in the ballgame.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the ninth, when it pushed one run across.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 45 Christopher Newport hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out nine.
» Lackey led the Falcons at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple.
» Christopher Newport was led offensively by junior Lincoln Lubsen, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.

Up Next
Pfeiffer will return to Joe Ferebee Field on Friday, April 5 for the first game of a USA South series with rival Greensboro College.  First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.