After losing Game 1 of their doubleheader, 7-4, against Charleston on Saturday, March 30 in 10 innings, the Hofstra baseball team’s second game wasn’t even close, as they had a 16-run loss and were held scoreless. With this loss, Hofstra’s record is now 3-18.  

Hofstra starter Jack Jett had a rough outing in his first loss of the season. He went just 2.2 innings giving up eight runs, all earned, on five hits, walking five and recording just one strikeout. 

The bullpen finished the rest of the game for Jett. They went 5.1 innings and combined for eight more runs on 12 hits, walking six and just recording two strikeouts. 

Charleston starter Josh Price went five innings, only giving up five hits and striking out three with no walks. He got the win to improve his record to 5-2.  

After Price left the game in the fifth inning, Charleston’s bullpen kept the shutout intact, going four innings while only giving up two hits and two walks and recording five strikeouts. 

Charleston’s offense had a huge day and just about everybody in the lineup got involved, recording 16 runs on 17 hits.  

The one player that stood out for Charleston was Bradley Dixon. He recorded four hits and five RBIs and scored two runs. 

Another Charleston player who had a big day was Danny Wondrack. He had two hits, three RBIs, two walks and scored three runs. 

Luke Manzo and Chaz Davey also had multiple hits in the game. Hofstra’s offense only recorded seven hits all game. They also struggled defensively, committing two errors.

Up next for Hofstra is Manhattan College at home on Tuesday, April 2, in their first matchup of the season. That game starts at 3 p.m. Hofstra will look to get into the win column and break its seven-game losing streak. 

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